ixodes neotomae: a tick that usually does not bite humans; transmits Lyme disease spirochete to dusky-footed wood rats
arthropod: invertebrate having jointed limbs and a segmented body with an exoskeleton made of chitin
derv: diesel oil used in cars and lorries with diesel engines; from d(iesel) e(ngine) r(oad) v(ehicle)