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Genera
Amblyomma
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Dermacentor
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Hyalomma
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Dermacentor

There are 30 known Dermacentor species worldwide, two of which are found in Europe: D.reticulatus (marsh tick or ornate cow tick) and D.marginatus (ornate sheep tick).

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female Dermacentor reticulatus dorsal view ventral view	Full description of Genus:
	Anal groove below anus
	Eyes present
	Palpi wider than long
	Ornate
	Festoons
male Dermacentor reticulatus ventral view dorsal view	Basis capituli rectangular