Dermacentor variabilis, also known as the American Dog Tick on a plant - This species of tick is known to carry bacteria responsible for several disea

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Dermacentor variabilis, also known as the American Dog Tick on a plant - This species of tick is known to carry bacteria responsible for several diseases in humans, including Rocky Mountain spotted fever and tularemia (Francisella tularensis).

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Location: Minnesota, USA
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