What is another word for Black legged Tick?
Pronunciation: [blˈak lˈɛɡɪd tˈɪk] (IPA) 
A black legged tick is commonly known as a deer tick due to its preferred host. However, there are other synonyms for this parasitic arachnid that feeds on blood and can transmit diseases. One of them is the Ixodes scapularis, which is the scientific name of the black legged tick. Another synonym for this tick is the bear tick, as it commonly feeds on bears and can also be found on other wildlife animals such as foxes, squirrels, and raccoons. Other names for the black legged tick include groundhog tick, sheep tick, and wolf tick, based on the varied hosts that they attach themselves to.
