What is another word for Genus Ixodes?

Pronunciation: [d͡ʒˈɛnəs ˈa͡ɪksə͡ʊdz] (IPA)

Genus Ixodes is a group of hard-bodied ticks that are known to be parasitic in nature. They belong to the class Arachnida, subclass Acari, and order Parasitiformes. The tick species within Genus Ixodes are responsible for transmitting a variety of diseases to humans and animals, including Lyme disease, babesiosis, and Rocky Mountain spotted fever. Synonyms for the word Genus Ixodes include hard tick, deer tick, and black-legged tick. These synonyms are used interchangeably to refer to the various species of ticks that are included in Genus Ixodes. It is important to know these synonyms for better understanding and communication about these dangerous parasites.

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What are the hypernyms for Genus ixodes?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Related words: Lyme disease, ixodes scapularis, ixodes ricinus, ixodes dammini, ixodes pacificus, fox ixodes

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