Relative Sizes
Comparison of Non-engorged ticks
| Unengorged Larvae (6 legs) | Unengorged Nymph (8 legs) | Unengorged Adult (8 legs) | Engorged Adult (8 legs) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mm long, 0.4 mm wide | 1.2 mm long, 0.85 mm wide | 3.8 mm long, 2.6 mm wide | 13.2 mm long, 10.2 mm wide |
Measurements refer to the body section only (i.e. legs are not included)
Comparison of Engorged ticks
Larval, nymph and adult (female) stages. The adult male tick does not engorge. The larvae and nymphs are neither male nor female.
Read more about this topic: Ixodes Holocyclus
Famous quotes containing the word relative:
“Man may have his opinion as to the relative importance of feeding his body and nourishing his soul, but he is allowed by Nature to have no opinion whatever as to the need for feeding the body before the soul can think of anything but the body’s hunger.”
—George Bernard Shaw (1856–1950)