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Biological differences between Ixodes and Ornithodros species.
| Biological Traits | Ixodes spp. | Ornithodoros spp. |
|---|---|---|
| Life span | 2–3 years | 5–20 years |
| Nymphal stages | 1 | >7 |
| Feeding strategy | Questing/Nidicolous A | Nidicolous |
| Feeding duration | 5–7 days | 5–60 min |
| Transmission | unknown | ~15 s B |
A Nidicolous-cavity, nest, or den dwelling; B Transmission of Borrelia turicatae.
