western black-legged tick

• Espécie de carrapato (Ixodes pacificus) que ocorre ao longo da costa do Pacífico da América do Norte, conhecida por transmitir a doença de Lyme e outros patógenos a seres humanos e animais.

A species of hard-bodied tick (Ixodes pacificus) found along the Pacific coast of North America, known for transmitting Lyme disease and other pathogens to humans and animals.

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   A species of hard-bodied tick (Ixodes pacificus) found along the Pacific coast of North America, known for transmitting Lyme disease and other pathogens.

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   • The western black-legged tick is a primary vector for Lyme disease in California.
   • Hikers in coastal forests should check for western black-legged ticks after their trips.
   • Researchers are studying the population dynamics of the western black-legged tick.