THE mechanism of hatching in the sheep tick does not seem to have been previously described. When freely laid, the eggs are oval, but deposition in crevices results in a certain amount of flattening.

This is a picture of an Ixodes scapularis tick engorged with blood. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing ...

If you have a pet, it's important to be on the lookout for ticks as we head into the warmer months. The Australian paralysis ...

Three major species of ticks distributed in Hokkaido, Japan. From left, Haemaphysalis megaspinosa male and female, Ixodes ovatus male and female, and Ixodes persulcatus male and female.