Otobius
| Otobius | |
|---|---|
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| Otobius megnini | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Chelicerata |
| Class: | Arachnida |
| Subclass: | Acari |
| Order: | Ixodida |
| Family: | Argasidae |
| Genus: | Otobius |
Otobius is a genus in the soft-bodied tick family, Argasidae. While similar to the genus Ornithodoros it is characterized by a vestigial hypostome (tick) in adults, despite being developed in nymphs, in addition to the absence of both eyes and hood.
There are two recognized species of Otobius: Otobius lagophilus and Otobius megnini. [1]
References
- ↑ "Otobius." Farlex Partner Medical Dictionary. 2012. Farlex 18 Apr. 2016. http://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/Otobius
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