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Lone Star Tick

Amblyomma americanum

Taxonomy

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

About

Amblyomma americanum, also known as the Lone Star Tick, the Northeastern Water Tick, or the Turkey Tick, is a type of tick indigenous to much of the eastern United States and Mexico, that bites painlessly and commonly goes unnoticed, remaining attached to its host for as long as seven days until it is fully engorged with blood. It is a member of the phylum Arthropoda, class Arachnida. The adult lone star tick is sexually dimorphic, named...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Lone Star Tick?
The scientific name of Lone Star Tick is Amblyomma americanum.
What kingdom does Lone Star Tick belong to?
Lone Star Tick belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Lone Star Tick belong to?
Lone Star Tick belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
What class does Lone Star Tick belong to?
Lone Star Tick belongs to the class Arachnida.
What order does Lone Star Tick belong to?
Lone Star Tick belongs to the order Ixodida.
What family does Lone Star Tick belong to?
Lone Star Tick belongs to the family Ixodidae.
What genus does Lone Star Tick belong to?
Lone Star Tick belongs to the genus Amblyomma.