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Record 1 2005-03-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Zoology
  • Microbiology and Parasitology
  • Animal Diseases
DEF

Any of a superfamily (Ixodoidea, order Parasitiformes) of wingless, bloodsucking mites, including many species that transmit diseases and are usually parasitic on humans, cattle, sheep, etc.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Zoologie
  • Microbiologie et parasitologie
  • Maladies des animaux
DEF

Variété d'ixode, de l'ordre des Acariens, hématophage, parasite des Vertébrés, notamment des ruminants, du chien et parfois de l'homme auxquels il peut transmettre diverses maladies à virus.

CONT

Vous extirperez les tiques à l'aide d'une pince, mais en évitant de briser la tête du parasite, ce qui empêcherait l'expulsion du corps.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Zoología
  • Microbiología y parasitología
  • Enfermedades de los animales
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