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Argas
Genus
Argas
Classification
Kingdom
Animalia (Animals)
Phylum
Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Subphylum
Chelicerata (Chelicerates)
Class
Arachnida (Arachnids)
Subclass
Acari (Mites and Ticks)
Superorder
Parasitiformes
Order
Ixodida (Ticks)
Family
Argasidae (Soft Ticks)
Genus
Argas
Size
5-10 mm
Range
Extreme Southern USA south to tropics
Food
Parasites of birds and bats;
Argas persicus
on poultry.
Remarks
A generation can take a month to years depending on food availability.
Contributed by
John F. Carr
on 10 March, 2013 - 6:21pm