amblyomma
|am-bly-om-ma|
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/ˌæmblɪˈɒmə/
tick genus
Etymology
Etymology Information
'amblyomma' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'amblys,' meaning 'blunt,' and 'omma,' meaning 'eye.'
Historical Evolution
'amblyomma' was directly borrowed from the Greek term 'amblyomma' into modern scientific nomenclature.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the blunt-eyed appearance of the tick, and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a genus of hard ticks, known for being vectors of various diseases in animals and humans.
The amblyomma tick is responsible for transmitting several diseases.
Synonyms
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