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Relapsing Fever Tick

Ornithodoros turicata

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Arachnida ›Order: Ixodida ›Family: Argasidae ›Genus: Ornithodoros

About

Ornithodoros turicata, commonly referred to as the relapsing fever tick, is a soft tick found in the midwestern and southwestern United States. It is a known vector of Borrelia turicatae, a spirochete responsible for tick-borne relapsing fever in humans. Additionally, vector competence for the transmission of Leptospira pomona, the agent of canine jaundice, has been demonstrated in a laboratory setting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Relapsing Fever Tick?
The scientific name of Relapsing Fever Tick is Ornithodoros turicata.
What kingdom does Relapsing Fever Tick belong to?
Relapsing Fever Tick belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Relapsing Fever Tick belong to?
Relapsing Fever Tick belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
What class does Relapsing Fever Tick belong to?
Relapsing Fever Tick belongs to the class Arachnida.
What order does Relapsing Fever Tick belong to?
Relapsing Fever Tick belongs to the order Ixodida.
What family does Relapsing Fever Tick belong to?
Relapsing Fever Tick belongs to the family Argasidae.
What genus does Relapsing Fever Tick belong to?
Relapsing Fever Tick belongs to the genus Ornithodoros.