dermacentor Definition
a genus of hard-bodied ticks that are vectors of several diseases, including Rocky Mountain spotted fever and tularemia.
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Dermacentor variabilis
also known as the American dog tick, is a species of tick that is known to transmit Rocky Mountain spotted fever and tularemia.
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Dermacentor andersoni
also known as the Rocky Mountain wood tick, is a species of tick that is known to transmit Rocky Mountain spotted fever and Colorado tick fever.
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Dermacentor reticulatus
also known as the ornate cow tick, is a species of tick that is known to transmit babesiosis and anaplasmosis.
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Summary: dermacentor in Brief
'Dermacentor' [dərˈmæsɪntər] is a genus of hard-bodied ticks that transmit several diseases, including Rocky Mountain spotted fever and tularemia. The most common species include 'Dermacentor variabilis,' 'Dermacentor andersoni,' and 'Dermacentor reticulatus.'
