Otobius

Otobius
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

  1. "Otobius." Farlex Partner Medical Dictionary. 2012. Farlex 18 Apr. 2016. http://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/Otobius


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