A genus of ixodid ticks closely resembling Boophilus, but not having festoons or ornamentations; they are characterised by greatly enlarged posterior legs and a prolonged median plate. ... Origin: G. Margaros, pearl oyster, + pous, foot ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
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Type: Term Pronunciation: mar-gar′ō-pŭs Definitions: 1. A genus of ixodid ticks closely resembling Boophilus, but not having festoons or ornamentations; they are characterized by greatly enlarged posterior legs and a prolonged median plate.
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