Look up: hyalomma

1. Hyalomma
   An Old World genus (about 21 species) of large ixodid ticks with submarginal eyes, coalesced festoons, an ornate scutum, and a long rostrum. Adults parasitise all domestic animals and a wide variety of wild animals; larvae or nymphs may parasitise small mammals, birds, and reptiles. Species harbor a...
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2. Hyalomma
   (hi″ә-lom´ә) a genus of ticks found on humans and other animals, primarily in hot and dry regions of Southern Europe, Africa, and Asia, serving as vectors for numerous diseases.
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3. Hyalomma
   Type: Term Pronunciation: hī′ă-lom′ă Definitions: 1. An Old World genus (about 21 species) of large ixodid ticks with submarginal eyes, coalesced festoons, an ornate scutum, and a long rostrum. Adults parasitize all domestic animals and a wide variety of wild animals; larv...
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4. Hyalomma
   `Hyalomma` is a genus of hard-bodied ticks, common in Asia, Europe, and North Africa. They are also found in Southern Africa. The bites cause the surrounding tissue to die and become necrotic. The dead tissue falls out of the body after a few days. The wounds look very serious, but usually he...
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