Cayenne tick

Pronunciation
/kay-EN tick/
Category
Taxonomy
Singular
Cayenne tick
Plural
Cayenne ticks

Definition

A species of hard tick (Amblyomma cajennense) found in the southern U.S., south through Mexico, and Central and South America.

Etymology

Named for its geographic distribution, likely originating from Cayenne, French Guiana.

Example

The Cayenne tick is a significant vector of disease in tropical regions.

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