Associations to the word «Argasid»

Wiktionary

ARGASID, noun. (zoology) Any of various ticks of the family Argasidae.

Dictionary definition

ARGASID, noun. Tick lacking a dorsal shield and having mouth parts on the under side of the head.

Wise words

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