マダニ
マ
ダ
ニ
Meanings
1
hard tick; ixodid tick
usually written using kana alone
Refers to ticks of the family Ixodidae, as opposed to soft ticks (ヒメダニ). Typically used in biological or medical contexts.
See also: 姫ダニ
If you are bitten by a hard tick, you may contract an infectious disease.
In this region, hard ticks become active from spring through autumn.