soft tick

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Noun soft tick has 1 sense

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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Soft Tick

Description:

A soft tick is a type of tick that belongs to the family Argasidae. Unlike hard ticks, soft ticks have a leathery, wrinkled appearance and lack a hard shield on their back. They are typically found in bird nests, caves, or the burrows of small mammals.

Senses:

Noun - Zoology:

1. A type of tick belonging to the family Argasidae.

Sample Sentence:

Soft ticks are known to carry and transmit various diseases to both animals and humans.

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Adjective:

1. Describing something as soft to the touch.

Sample Sentence:

The soft tickle of the feather made her giggle.

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