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Argasidae
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Definition
: A family of softbacked TICKS, in the subclass ACARI. Genera include ARGAS and ORNITHODOROS among others.
infestation: coord IM with TICK INFESTATIONS (IM)
Examples
Argas
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Ornithodoros
Other names
Ticks, Soft; Tick, Softbacked; Tick, Soft; Softbacked Ticks; Softbacked Tick; Soft Tick; Soft Ticks; Ticks, Softbacked