alt Hacker NewsTicks climb low vegetation (not just grass) and wait for a host to pass by ("questing").
If you're going to disagree with basic textbook biology knowledge, the burden of proof is on you.
Ticks climb low vegetation (not just grass) and wait for a host to pass by ("questing").
If you're going to disagree with basic textbook biology knowledge, the burden of proof is on you.
Ticks don't exclusively hunt via questing. Some will actively pursue hosts if needed. The lone star tick is especially known for this: https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/15/3/478
> In contrast to D. variabilis, A. americanum is regarded as a hunter tick, which will walk/crawl rapidly across many meters when attracted by host odors. This behavior enhances its host range since these ticks do not have to wait for a passing host.