4,630 observations
Pacific Coast Tick
Dermacentor occidentalis
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia βΊPhylum: Arthropoda βΊClass: Arachnida βΊOrder: Ixodida βΊFamily: Ixodidae βΊGenus: Dermacentor
About
Dermacentor occidentalis, also known as the Pacific coast tick, is a species of wood tick in the arthropod family Ixodidae. This species is part of the coastal California biome. Host species include humans. When not engorged with blood, they measure about 4.5 millimeters long. The exoskeleton is a silvery-gray color.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Pacific Coast Tick is Dermacentor occidentalis.
- Pacific Coast Tick belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Pacific Coast Tick belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
- Pacific Coast Tick belongs to the class Arachnida.
- Pacific Coast Tick belongs to the order Ixodida.
- Pacific Coast Tick belongs to the family Ixodidae.
- Pacific Coast Tick belongs to the genus Dermacentor.