hard tick

US /hɑːrd tɪk/
UK /hɑːrd tɪk/
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kutu keras, kutu ixodid

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

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The hiker checked his legs for hard ticks after walking through tall grass.
Pendaki memeriksa kakinya untuk kutu keras selepas berjalan melalui rumput tinggi.
Lyme disease is often transmitted by hard ticks.
Penyakit Lyme sering ditularkan oleh kutu keras.