argasidae

• Substantivo científico que designa a família de ácaros macios conhecidos como carrapatos moles, que são ectoparasitas de aves e mamíferos.

A scientific noun referring to a family of soft-bodied ticks, known as soft ticks, which are ectoparasites of birds and mammals.

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   A family of ticks known as soft ticks, characterized by a leathery, flexible body and a hidden mouthpart structure, often found in arid regions and associated with transmitting diseases to birds and mammals.

   Carrapatos moles

   • Argasidae are commonly found in bird nests and bat caves.
   • Unlike hard ticks, Argasidae have a soft, wrinkled body.
   • The life cycle of Argasidae involves multiple nymphal stages.