Argas

[ är′gəs, -găs′ ]

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A genus of ticks that includes some species that usually infest birds but that may infect humans.

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The Argas reflexus lives on pigeons, and is allied to the Ixodes.
Animal Parasites and Messmates|P. J. Van Beneden
Another acarus parasitical on man, the Persian Argas, is fortunately unknown in Europe.
Animal Parasites and Messmates|P. J. Van Beneden
When the spirochtes are ingested by Argas persicus, some of them pass through the gut wall into the cœlomic fluid.
Handbook of Medical Entomology|William Albert Riley
About six other species of Argas from various parts of the world, parasitic on birds and mammals.
Handbook of Medical Entomology|William Albert Riley

Gerstaecker states that the Argas Persicus is very annoying to travellers in Persia.
Our Common Insects|Alpheus Spring Packard