bat tick
noun phrase
Pronunciation: /bæt tɪk/
Definition
A small, parasitic arachnid that feeds on the blood of bats and can transmit diseases.
Examples
The veterinarian warned the wildlife rescuers about the prevalence of bat ticks on the rescued colony.
Researchers are studying the life cycle of the bat tick to understand its role in disease transmission.
How to Use bat tick
- bat tick infestation (collocation)
- A situation where bats are overrun by bat ticks. — "The colony suffered from a severe bat tick infestation during the warm summer months."
- bat tick bite (collocation)
- The act of a bat tick piercing the skin to feed. — "The researcher documented the symptoms following a bat tick bite on a laboratory animal."
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