Soft tick
- Pronunciation
- /SOFT tick/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Singular
- Soft tick
- Plural
- Soft ticks
Definition
A type of tick belonging to the family Argasidae, characterized by a soft body without a hard sclerotized plate (scutum) on the dorsal surface.
Etymology
From the Old English word 'suft' and Middle English 'tike'.
Example
Soft ticks are often found in caves and nests.
Related Terms
- Argasidae
- Hard ticks
- Sclerotized
Usage Notes
Soft ticks have a more flexible body compared to hard ticks.