Brown dog tick
- Pronunciation
- /braʊn dɔɡ tɪk/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Singular
- Brown dog tick
- Plural
- Brown dog ticks
Definition
A three-host tick species, *Rhipicephalus sanguineus*, that feeds on dogs and other mammals.
Etymology
Named after its common host, the domestic dog.
Example
The brown dog tick is a common pest of dogs worldwide.
Related Terms
- Rhipicephalus sanguineus
- Kennel tick
- Three-host tick