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Ornithodoros parkeri, tick
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Ornithodoros parkeri, tick
Ventral views of male and female of this soft tick (Ornithodoros parkeri) from the family Argasidae
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Acari Acarina Arachnid Arachnida Arthropod Arthropoda Biting Blood Ixodida Soft Sucker Sucking Tick Underside Invertebrata
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In this photograph, the ventral views of a male and female Ornithodoros parkeri tick are showcased in a studio setting. Belonging to the Argasidae family, these soft ticks are invertebrates that are renowned for their ability to bite and suck blood from their hosts. The Ornithodoros parkeri tick, specifically, is an arthropod commonly found in various parts of the world, including Europe, Asia, and North America. The male tick, with its elongated, flat body, can be seen on the left side of the image. Its palps, which are used for sensing and holding onto the host, are extended, revealing their intricate structure. The female tick, on the right, displays a more rounded body shape, with her distinctly larger size and the presence of her ovipositor, which is used for laying eggs. As members of the Arachnida class and the Acari order, these ticks are arachnids and acarines, sharing characteristics with spiders and mites. Their undersides, as depicted in this photograph, reveal the intricate details of their sucking mouthparts, known as the hypostome, which they use to pierce the skin of their hosts and feed on their blood. The Ornithodoros parkeri tick is an essential study subject for researchers in the fields of medical and biological sciences due to its medical significance. Its ability to transmit diseases, such as tick-borne relapsing fever, makes understanding its biology crucial for developing effective prevention and control strategies. This photograph offers a unique and intriguing glimpse into the world of these fascinating arthropods.
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