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Noun argasid has 1 sense
  1. soft tick, argasid - tick lacking a dorsal shield and having mouth parts on the under side of the head
    --1 is a kind of tick
    --1 is a member of Argasidae, family Argasidae

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Argasid

Argasid is an adjective that refers to anything related to or belonging to the family Argasidae, which consists of soft-bodied ticks commonly known as argasid ticks.

Example sentences:

  1. The argasid tick is a blood-sucking parasite that can transmit diseases to both animals and humans.
  2. Researchers have identified several species of argasid ticks in this region.
  3. She became seriously ill after being bitten by an argasid tick during her hike.

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