Medically important ticks found in the United States (IMAGE)

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Medically important ticks found in the United States

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Medically important ticks found in the United States, including (A) Ixodes scapularis, (B) Amblyomma americanum, (C) Dermacentor variabilis, and (D) Dermacentor andersoni. In addition to species identification, these ticks may present in different (E) life stages and (F) levels of engorgement.

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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Ticks. https://www.cdc.gov/ticks/index.html [public domain]

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