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How do male and female Rocky Mountain wood ticks differ?
The adult female has a smaller scutum that permits expansion during feeding, while the adult male's scutum covers most of its back.
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Comparing adult female and male scuta
This dorsal photograph shows female and male Dermacentor andersoni. The female's smaller scutum leaves more expandable body surface than the male's larger shield.