Noun
a northeastern tick now recognized as same species as Ixodes scapularis
Source: WordNetLyme disease is caused by bacteria transmitted to humans by the black-legged deer tick. Source: Internet
Lyme disease is caused by the bacterial spirochete Borrelia burgdorferi and is spread by the deer tick Ixodes scapularis. Source: Internet
Particularly since a bite of the deer tick can have far-reaching health consequences. Source: Internet