also: ひめだに
noun
soft tick; argasid
Refers to ticks of the family Argasidae, as opposed to hard ticks (マダニ). Used in biological and veterinary contexts.
See also: マダニ
姫ダニはマダニと違って、吸血後すぐに離れる。
Unlike hard ticks, soft ticks detach soon after feeding.
この地域ではヒメダニによる被害が報告されている。
Damage caused by soft ticks has been reported in this area.
Hard tick (family Ixodidae); has a hard dorsal shield and stays attached longer. 姫ダニ is the soft tick counterpart.
Compound of 姫 (hime, 'princess; small and delicate') and ダニ (dani, 'tick'), likely referring to the softer, less armored body compared to hard ticks.