Morphology

MORPHOLOGY - FOWL TICKS
  • Adult 4-10 by 2-6 mm
  • Oval in shape
  • Narrow anteriorly than posteriorly
  • Edges of body sharp
  • Engorged tick slaty brown
  • Starved yellowish brown
  • Small difference between male & female
  • Genital opening prominent in female than in male

Argas persicus

 
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