Hypostome (tick)
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The hypostome (also called the maxilla, radula, or labium) is a calcified harpoon-like structure near the mouth area of certain parasitic arthropods including ticks, that allows them to anchor themselves firmly in place on a host mammal while sucking blood.
Some ticks of the Ixodidae family (hard ticks) secret a cement to strengthen the attachment. [1]
See also[]
- Mandible (arthropod)
References[]
- ^ Pitches, D. W. (17 August 2006). "Removal of ticks: a review of the literature". Weekly releases (1997–2007). 11 (33): 3027. doi:10.2807/esw.11.33.03027-en. ISSN 9999-1233.
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