Homonym: Tick (Check)
A tick is a small, blood-feeding arachnid that belongs to the order Parasitiformes. They are often found in grassy or wooded areas and attach themselves to animals and humans to feed on their blood. Ticks can vary in size, typically ranging from 1 to 10 millimeters, and are known for their ability to transmit various diseases.
Ticks have a life cycle that includes four stages: egg, larva, nymph, and adult. They require a host at each stage to survive and reproduce. Some common diseases transmitted by ticks include Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, and anaplasmosis.