Ticks, an inconspicuous type of insect, yet capable of causing death.
The name "tick" does not refer to a single insect.
It is a general term for a type of temporary parasitic insect from the suborder Ixodida, superorder Parasitiformes, and order Ixodida.
There are over eight hundred species of these creatures worldwide, with their tracks found across the globe.
Ticks not only harm livestock but can also parasitize humans to suck blood, spreading various infectious diseases that can be fatal in severe cases.
The habits of these small insects are also quite disgusting.
When stimulated, they become more eager to burrow into the body and release more saliva.
This causes the wound to become infected.
Moreover, they have barbs on their mouthparts, and if forcibly removed, the mouthparts can remain in the body, causing infection.
Overall, they're truly revolting insects.
In the desert, ticks are relatively rare.
Matsui Reika's luck, to some extent, can be compared to Gaston's.
