Otobius

Otobius is a genus in the soft-bodied tick family, Argasidae.

While similar to the genus Ornithodoros it is characterized by a vestigial hypostome in adults, despite being developed in nymphs, in addition to the absence of both eyes and hood.

Three species of Otobius are recognized.

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