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Ixodes

Ixodes

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Arachnida ›Order: Ixodida ›Family: Ixodidae ›

About

Ixodes is a genus of hard-bodied ticks (family Ixodidae). It includes important disease vectors of animals and humans (tick-borne disease), and some species (notably Ixodes holocyclus) inject toxins that can cause paralysis. Some ticks in this genus may transmit the pathogenic bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi responsible for causing Lyme disease. Additional organisms that may be transmitted by Ixodes are parasites from the genus Babesia which cause babesiosis, and bacteria from the related genera Anaplasma which cause anaplasmosis.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Ixodes?
The scientific name of Ixodes is Ixodes.
What kingdom does Ixodes belong to?
Ixodes belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Ixodes belong to?
Ixodes belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
What class does Ixodes belong to?
Ixodes belongs to the class Arachnida.
What order does Ixodes belong to?
Ixodes belongs to the order Ixodida.
What family does Ixodes belong to?
Ixodes belongs to the family Ixodidae.