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Ticks are related to
. They have
bodies and eight legs. After they fill
with blood, their bodies balloon. They range in size and can be the
of an apple seed. They latch on to animals and humans by sinking their mouthparts into the
. Their mouthparts pierce the skin. Their
contains an
and numbs the bite
. People rarely feel anything. The ticks can drink a victim's blood for days. The CDC offers
for avoiding tick bites. This includes wearing insect
and wearing long-sleeved shirts, long pants and closed shoes.
