Two ticks from hard tick genus Amblyomma which possess elongated mouth parts. Distinguishing features of the North American Ixodidae family of hard ticks include their mouth parts, which are visible from the dorsal view. They are situated anteriorly on the tick's body and protrude forward from beneath the scutum.
Two ticks
Members of hard tick genus Amblyomma
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Updated: July 28, 2006
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Two ticks from hard tick genus Amblyomma
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