Rhipicephalidae
- Pronunciation
- /RIP-ih-seph-AL-id-ee/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Singular
- Rhipicephalid
- Plural
- Rhipicephalids
Definition
A family of hard ticks that are important vectors of various pathogens, including those that cause diseases in humans and animals.
Etymology
From Greek 'rhipe' meaning 'a ridge' or 'a crest', and 'kephalē' meaning 'head'.
Example
The Rhipicephalidae family includes several species of ticks that are known to transmit diseases like Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain spotted fever.