hard tick
US /hɑːrd tɪk/
UK /hɑːrd tɪk/

名詞
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マダニ, 硬質ダニ
a type of tick (family Ixodidae) that has a hard shield (scutum) on its back, found worldwide and known to transmit various diseases to humans and animals
例:
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The hiker checked his legs for hard ticks after walking through tall grass.
ハイカーは背の高い草の中を歩いた後、足にマダニがいないか確認した。
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Lyme disease is often transmitted by hard ticks.
ライム病はしばしばマダニによって媒介される。
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