The immature stage in the life cycle of those orders of insects characterized by gradual metamorphosis, in which the young resemble the imago in general form of body, including compound eyes and external wings; also the 8-legged stage of mites and ticks that follows the first moult.
A large order of insects characterized by having the mouth parts adapted to piercing or sucking. It is comprised of four suborders: HETEROPTERA, Auchenorrhyncha, Sternorrhyncha, and Coleorrhyncha.
The largest genus of TICKS in the family IXODIDAE, containing over 200 species. Many infest humans and other mammals and several are vectors of diseases such as LYME DISEASE, tick-borne encephalitis (ENCEPHALITIS, TICK-BORNE), and KYASANUR FOREST DISEASE.
A suborder of HEMIPTERA, called true bugs, characterized by the possession of two pairs of wings. It includes the medically important families CIMICIDAE and REDUVIIDAE. (From Dorland, 28th ed)
Members of the class Arachnida, especially SPIDERS; SCORPIONS; MITES; and TICKS; which transmit infective organisms from one host to another or from an inanimate reservoir to an animate host.
A subclass of CRUSTACEA comprising the tongue worms which are obligatory parasites of reptiles, birds, and mammals including humans.
Bugs of the family CIMICIDAE, genus Cimex. They are flattened, oval, reddish insects which inhabit houses, wallpaper, furniture, and beds. C. lectularius, of temperate regions, is the common bedbug that attacks humans and is frequently a serious pest in houses, hotels, barracks, and other living quarters. Experiments have shown that bedbugs can transmit a variety of diseases, but they are not normal vectors under natural conditions. (From Dorland, 27th ed; Borror, et al., An Introduction to the Study of Insects, 4th ed, p272)
Blood-sucking acarid parasites of the order Ixodida comprising two families: the softbacked ticks (ARGASIDAE) and hardbacked ticks (IXODIDAE). Ticks are larger than their relatives, the MITES. They penetrate the skin of their host by means of highly specialized, hooked mouth parts and feed on its blood. Ticks attack all groups of terrestrial vertebrates. In humans they are responsible for many TICK-BORNE DISEASES, including the transmission of ROCKY MOUNTAIN SPOTTED FEVER; TULAREMIA; BABESIOSIS; AFRICAN SWINE FEVER; and RELAPSING FEVER. (From Barnes, Invertebrate Zoology, 5th ed, pp543-44)
A genus of the subfamily TRIATOMINAE. Rhodnius prolixus is a vector for TRYPANOSOMA CRUZI.
A subfamily of assassin bugs (REDUVIIDAE) that are obligate blood-suckers of vertebrates. Included are the genera TRIATOMA; RHODNIUS; and PANSTRONGYLUS, which are vectors of TRYPANOSOMA CRUZI, the agent of CHAGAS DISEASE in humans.
A genus of cone-nosed bugs of the subfamily TRIATOMINAE. Its species are vectors of TRYPANOSOMA CRUZI.
A family of insects in the order Dictyoptera (COCKROACHES), including genera Blattella, Parcoblatta, and Symploce.
An infectious disease caused by a spirochete, BORRELIA BURGDORFERI, which is transmitted chiefly by Ixodes dammini (see IXODES) and pacificus ticks in the United States and Ixodes ricinis (see IXODES) in Europe. It is a disease with early and late cutaneous manifestations plus involvement of the nervous system, heart, eye, and joints in variable combinations. The disease was formerly known as Lyme arthritis and first discovered at Old Lyme, Connecticut.
Collective name for a group of external MECHANORECEPTORS and chemoreceptors manifesting as sensory structures in ARTHROPODS. They include cuticular projections (setae, hairs, bristles), pores, and slits.
A family of winged insects of the suborder HETEROPTERA, called assassin bugs, because most prey on other insects. However one subfamily, TRIATOMINAE, attacks humans and other vertebrates and transmits Chagas disease.
A specific species of bacteria, part of the BORRELIA BURGDORFERI GROUP, whose common name is Lyme disease spirochete.
A pair of anal glands or sacs, located on either side of the ANUS, that produce and store a dark, foul-smelling fluid in carnivorous animals such as MEPHITIDAE and DOGS. The expelled fluid is used as a defensive repellent (in skunks) or a material to mark territory (in dogs).
The continuous sequence of changes undergone by living organisms during the post-embryonic developmental process, such as metamorphosis in insects and amphibians. This includes the developmental stages of apicomplexans such as the malarial parasite, PLASMODIUM FALCIPARUM.

Disparity in the natural cycles of Borrelia burgdorferi and the agent of human granulocytic ehrlichiosis. (1/309)

We studied the prevalence of Borrelia burgdorferi and the agent of human granulocytic ehrlichiosis (HGE) among questing nymphal and adult Ixodes scapularis ticks of the same generation and the infectivity of wild white-footed mice for ticks feeding on them. The prevalence of B. burgdorferi infection in host-seeking ticks increased less than twofold from nymphal (31% to 33%) to adult (52% to 56%) stage, and 52% of white-footed mice were infected. Prevalence of the agent of HGE increased 4.5- to 10.6-fold from nymphal (1.5% to 1.8%) to adult stage (7.6% to 19.0%), while only 18% of mice were infectious to ticks. B. burgdorferi infection was more common in mouse-fed ticks than in ticks collected from vegetation, whereas the agent of HGE was half as common in mouse-fed ticks as in ticks collected from vegetation. The different prevalence in nature of these pathogens in ticks suggests that their maintenance cycles are also different.  (+info)

Development of Babesia gibsoni in the midgut of the nymphal stage of the tick, Rhipicephalus sanguineus. (2/309)

Studies were made on the development of Babesia gibsoni in the midgut of the nymphal stage of the tick, Rhipicephalus sanguineus. Six hr after repletion, merozoites of B. gibsoni, free of erythrocytes, were observed in the midgut contents of the ticks. After that, within 24 hr, those merozoites were transformed into ring-forms which were relatively large ring 1-2 microns in diameter. Later, the ring forms developed into spherical forms which were somewhat elliptical in shape and 3-4 microns in diameter. Within 2-4 days, bizarre forms (5-6 microns in diameter) developed into elongated forms (5-6 microns in length). About 5-6 days after repletion, large round or elliptic zygotes (7-9 microns in diameter) were observed in the ticks gut.  (+info)

Prevalence of Borrelia burgdorferi sensu lato in Ixodes ricinus ticks (Acari, Ixodidae) in different Polish woodlands. (3/309)

In 1996-1998, a total of 2285 Ixodes ricinus ticks (1063 nymphs, 637 males, 585 females) were collected from vegetation from 25 different localities in the 8 Polish provinces throughout the country. Ticks inhabited all 25 collection sites. The average number of ticks per collection site was 91.4 +/- 13.7. All 2285 ticks were examined for Borrelia burgdorferi sensu lato (s.l.) presence, of which 1333 specimens from 3 provinces were tested by routine indirect immunofluorescence assay (IFA) using polyclonal antibody PAB 1B29. The remaining 952 specimens from 5 provinces were examined by polymerase chain reaction (PCR), using FL6 and FL7 primers. The overall infection rate in ticks estimated by these 2 methods was 10. 2%. Nymphs showed lower positivity rate (6.2%) as compared to adult ticks (14.9% in females and 12.4% in males). The highest percentage of infected I. ricinus ticks (37.5%) was noted in the Katowice province while the lowest (4.1%) in the Bia ystok province. In particular collection sites, infection rates varied from 0-37.5%. The obtained results confirmed that B. burgdorferi s.l. is present throughout the distributional areas of I. ricinus in Poland and that a prevalence of spirochete-infected ticks may be high in some locations.  (+info)

Inter-specific and developmental differences on the array of antennal chemoreceptors in four species of Triatominae (Hemiptera: reduviidae). (4/309)

The aim of the work was to investigate the pattern of chemoreceptor sensilla in adults and fifth stage nymphs of Rhodnius prolixus, R. neglectus, Triatoma infestans and T. sordida in order to study differences and similarities between genera and species. Three types of sensilla were analyzed by light microscopy: thin-walled trichoidea, thick-walled trichoidea and basiconica. The number of sensilla of each three types were counted. The length of the antennal segments were also used as a variable for the analysis. The statistical analysis showed that the number of these antennal chemoreceptors had significant differences between species and between adults and nymphs of each species. Discriminant analysis separates incompletely the fifth stage nymphs of the four species and showed similarity between them. Discriminant analysis performed with 12 variables of the antennae, allowed a complete separation of the adults of the four species.  (+info)

Prevalence of Lyme disease Borrelia spp. in ticks from migratory birds on the Japanese mainland. (5/309)

Borrelia sp. prevalence in ticks on migratory birds was surveyed in central Japan. In autumn, a total of 1,733 birds representing 40 species were examined for ticks. A total of 361 ticks were obtained from 173 birds of 15 species, and these ticks were immature Haemaphysalis flava (94.4%), Haemaphysalis longicornis, Ixodes columnae, Ixodes persulcatus, Ixodes turdus, and an unidentified Ixodes species. Of these, 27 juveniles of H. flava on Turdus pallidus, Turdus cardis, or Emberiza spodocephala, 2 juveniles of I. persulcatus on T. pallidus, and 1 female H. flava molted from a T. pallidus-derived nymph were positive for the presence of Borrelia by Barbour-Stoenner-Kelly culture passages. In spring, a total of 16 ticks obtained from 102 birds of 21 species were negative for the spirochete. Isolates from 15 ticks were characterized by 5S-23S rRNA intergenic spacer restriction fragment length polymorphism analysis; all isolates were identified as Borrelia garinii with pattern B/B' based on the previous patterning. According to the intergenic spacer sequences, 2 of 15 isolates, strains Fi14f and Fi24f, were highly similar to B. garinii strains 935T of Korea and ChY13p of Inner Mongolia, China, respectively. These findings indicate that Lyme disease-causing B. garinii may have been introduced to Japan by migratory birds from northeastern China via Korea. Additionally, a case of transstadial transmission of B. garinii from nymph to adult H. flava suggests that the infected H. flava may transmit Borrelia to large animals.  (+info)

Acquisition of coinfection and simultaneous transmission of Borrelia burgdorferi and Ehrlichia phagocytophila by Ixodes scapularis ticks. (6/309)

The agents of Lyme disease (Borrelia burgdorferi) and human granulocytic ehrlichiosis (Ehrlichia phagocytophila) are both transmitted by the tick Ixodes scapularis. In nature, ticks are often infected with both agents simultaneously. We studied whether previous infection with either Borrelia or Ehrlichia in ticks would affect acquisition and transmission of a second pathogen. Ehrlichia-infected I. scapularis nymphs were fed upon Borrelia-infected mice, and Borrelia-infected I. scapularis nymphs were fed upon Ehrlichia-infected mice. The efficiency with which previously infected nymphal ticks acquired a second pathogen from infected hosts was compared to that of uninfected ticks. An average of 51% +/- 15% of ticks acquired Ehrlichia from infected mice regardless of their prior infection status with Borrelia. An average of 85% +/- 10% of ticks acquired Borrelia from infected mice regardless of their prior infection status with Ehrlichia. Also, we assessed the efficiency with which individual nymphs could transmit either agent alone, or both agents simultaneously, to individual susceptible hosts. An average of 76% +/- 9% of Borrelia-infected ticks and 84% +/- 10% of Ehrlichia-infected ticks transmitted these agents to mice regardless of the presence of the other pathogen. There was no evidence of interaction between the agents of Lyme disease and human granulocytic ehrlichiosis in I. scapularis ticks. The presence of either agent in the ticks did not affect acquisition of the other agent from an infected host. Transmission of the agents of Lyme disease and human granulocytic ehrlichiosis by individual ticks was equally efficient and independent. Dually infected ticks transmitted each pathogen to susceptible hosts as efficiently as ticks infected with only one pathogen.  (+info)

Nuclear phenotype changes after heat shock in Panstrongylus megistus (Burmeister). (7/309)

The nuclear phenotypes of Malpighian tubule epithelial cells of male nymphs of the blood-sucking insect, Panstrongylus megistus, subjected to short- and long-duration heat shocks at 40oC were analyzed immediately after the shock and 10 and 30 days later. Normal nuclei with a usual heterochromatic body as well as phenotypes indicative of survival (unravelled heterochromatin, giants) and death (apoptosis, necrosis) responses were observed in control and treated specimens. However, all nuclear phenotypes, except the normal ones, were more frequent in shocked specimens. Similarly altered phenotypes have also been reported in Triatoma infestans following heat shock, although at different frequencies. The frequency of the various nuclear phenotypes observed in this study suggests that the forms of cell survival observed were not sufficient or efficient enough to protect all of the Malpighian tubule cells from the deleterious effects of stress. In agreement with studies on P. megistus survival following heat shock, only long-duration shock produced strongly deleterious effects.  (+info)

Genetic characteristics of Borrelia coriaceae isolates from the soft tick Ornithodoros coriaceus (Acari: Argasidae). (8/309)

Two Borrelia isolates (CA434 and CA435) cultured from the soft tick Ornithodoros coriaceus were analyzed by contour-clamped homogeneous electric field gel electrophoresis of unrestricted and ApaI-restricted DNA, standard electrophoresis of BamHI- and HindIII-restricted DNA, Southern hybridization, restriction fragment length polymorphism and sequencing of the 16S rRNA gene, and amplification of the 5S-23S intergenic spacer region. These isolates were compared with Borrelia coriaceae type strain Co53, B. burgdorferi sensu stricto strain CA4, and the relapsing-fever spirochete B. parkeri (undesignated). The 16S rRNA region of CA434 and CA435 differed from that of B. coriaceae type strain Co53 by the presence of 1 base (C) at position 367 (GenBank accession no. U42286). The linear plasmid profile of CA434 was similar to that of Co53, and the ApaI, BamHI, and HindIII restriction fingerprints of the total cellular DNA of CA434 and Co53 were similar. In contrast, CA435 differed somewhat from CA434 and Co53, which demonstrates that B. coriaceae is genetically diverse. Southern hybridization showed that the DNAs of CA434 and CA435 hybridized strongly with the digoxigenin-labeled DNA of Co53. Low homology was found between the DNA of Co53 and that of B. parkeri. The 16S rRNA sequence of B. parkeri was identical to previously published results for B. parkeri strain M3001 (GenBank accession number U42296). CA434 and CA435 represent only the second and third isolates of B. coriaceae obtained from any source since its initial isolation from an O. coriaceus tick in 1985. All three B. coriaceae isolates were derived from adult ticks collected from the same locality in northwestern California. Difficulties encountered in detecting B. coriaceae in, and isolating this spirochete from, the tissues of O. coriaceus are discussed. The lack of concordance between different detection or isolation methods suggests that reliance upon a single technique may grossly underestimate the true prevalence of spirochetal infection in wild-caught O. coriaceus ticks.  (+info)

I'm sorry for any confusion, but "Nymph" does not have a medical definition. In general, nymph is a term used in mythology to refer to a minor nature deity typically represented as an attractive maiden or beautiful young woman who animates nature and is often associated with various natural phenomena.

If you have any medical concerns or questions, I would be happy to help if you could provide more information.

I'm sorry for any confusion, but "Hemiptera" is not a medical term. It is a taxonomic order in the classification of living things, also known as "true bugs." This group includes species such as cicadas, aphids, and bedbugs. If you have a medical term in mind, please provide it so I can give you an accurate definition.

"Ixodes" is a genus of tick that includes several species known to transmit various diseases to humans and animals. These ticks are often referred to as "hard ticks" because of their hard, shield-like plate on their backs. Ixodes ticks have a complex life cycle involving three stages: larva, nymph, and adult. They feed on the blood of hosts during each stage, and can transmit diseases such as Lyme disease, Anaplasmosis, Babesiosis, and Powassan virus disease.

The most common Ixodes species in North America is Ixodes scapularis, also known as the black-legged tick or deer tick, which is the primary vector of Lyme disease in this region. In Europe, Ixodes ricinus, or the castor bean tick, is a widespread and important vector of diseases such as Lyme borreliosis, tick-borne encephalitis, and several other tick-borne pathogens.

Ixodes ticks are typically found in wooded or grassy areas with high humidity and moderate temperatures. They can be carried by various hosts, including mammals, birds, and reptiles, and can survive for long periods without feeding, making them efficient disease vectors.

Heteroptera is not a medical term, but a taxonomic category in zoology. It refers to a suborder of insects within the order Hemiptera, also known as true bugs. This group includes a wide variety of species, such as bed bugs, assassin bugs, and stink bugs. While Heteroptera is not directly related to human health or medicine, some species can have medical importance as disease vectors or pests.

Arachnid vectors are arthropods belonging to the class Arachnida that are capable of transmitting infectious diseases to humans and other animals. Arachnids include spiders, scorpions, mites, and ticks. Among these, ticks and some mites are the most significant as disease vectors.

Ticks can transmit a variety of bacterial, viral, and protozoan pathogens, causing diseases such as Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, anaplasmosis, ehrlichiosis, babesiosis, tularemia, and several types of encephalitis. They attach to the host's skin and feed on their blood, during which they can transmit pathogens from their saliva.

Mites, particularly chiggers and some species of birds and rodents mites, can also act as vectors for certain diseases, such as scrub typhus and rickettsialpox. Mites are tiny arachnids that live on the skin or in the nests of their hosts and feed on their skin cells, fluids, or blood.

It is important to note that not all arachnids are disease vectors, and only a small percentage of them can transmit infectious diseases. However, those that do pose a significant public health risk and require proper prevention measures, such as using insect repellents, wearing protective clothing, and checking for and promptly removing attached ticks.

Pentastomida, also known as Tongue Worms, are a small group of parasitic animals that have a complex life cycle involving arthropods and vertebrates. They are characterized by their unique body structure, which includes a long, slender proboscis surrounded by five radiating rows of hooks for attachment to the host's tissues.

Adult Pentastomida typically reside in the respiratory systems of reptiles, birds, and mammals, including humans, where they lay eggs that are coughed up, swallowed, and passed through the digestive system of their hosts and eventually ingested by arthropods. The larvae then develop within the arthropod host before being transmitted back to a vertebrate host, where they mature into adults.

It's worth noting that while Pentastomida were once classified as a separate phylum, recent molecular evidence suggests that they are actually highly derived crustaceans, and are now often classified within the subclass Branchiura.

Bedbugs are small, wingless insects that belong to the family Cimicidae. The scientific name for the most common species of bedbug is Cimex lectularius. Adult bedbugs are oval-shaped, flat, and reddish-brown in color, while nymphs (immature bedbugs) are smaller, lighter in color, and translucent.

Bedbugs feed on the blood of humans and other warm-blooded animals, usually at night when their hosts are asleep. They are attracted to body heat and carbon dioxide exhaled by their hosts. Bedbug bites can cause itchy red welts or bumps on the skin, but they are not known to transmit any diseases.

Bedbugs can be found in a variety of places where people sleep or rest for extended periods, including homes, hotels, hostels, and college dormitories. They can hide in cracks and crevices in furniture, walls, floors, and bedding, making them difficult to detect and eliminate.

To prevent bedbug infestations, it is recommended to inspect second-hand furniture carefully before bringing it into your home, use protective encasements on mattresses and box springs, and avoid storing items under beds or near walls. If you suspect a bedbug infestation, contact a pest management professional for assistance.

A medical definition of "ticks" would be:

Ticks are small, blood-sucking parasites that belong to the arachnid family, which also includes spiders. They have eight legs and can vary in size from as small as a pinhead to about the size of a marble when fully engorged with blood. Ticks attach themselves to the skin of their hosts (which can include humans, dogs, cats, and wild animals) by inserting their mouthparts into the host's flesh.

Ticks can transmit a variety of diseases, including Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, anaplasmosis, ehrlichiosis, and babesiosis. It is important to remove ticks promptly and properly to reduce the risk of infection. To remove a tick, use fine-tipped tweezers to grasp the tick as close to the skin's surface as possible and pull upward with steady, even pressure. Do not twist or jerk the tick, as this can cause the mouthparts to break off and remain in the skin. After removing the tick, clean the area with soap and water and disinfect the tweezers.

Preventing tick bites is an important part of protecting against tick-borne diseases. This can be done by wearing protective clothing (such as long sleeves and pants), using insect repellent containing DEET or permethrin, avoiding wooded and brushy areas with high grass, and checking for ticks after being outdoors.

"Rhodnius" is not a medical term, but rather it refers to a genus of true bugs in the family Reduviidae. These small, wingless insects are known as "bugs" and are commonly found in tropical regions of the Americas. They feed on plant sap and are also known to be vectors for certain diseases, such as Chagas disease, which is caused by the parasite Trypanosoma cruzi. However, they are not typically associated with human medicine or medical conditions.

Triatominae is a subfamily of insects in the family Reduviidae, also known as assassin bugs. Triatomines are commonly called "kissing bugs" because they often bite humans near the mouth or eyes while they sleep. They are called this because of their habit of feeding on the blood of mammals, including humans, and prefer to bite near the lips or eyes where the skin is thin.

Triatomines are vectors for Trypanosoma cruzi, a parasitic protozoan that causes Chagas disease, a potentially life-threatening illness endemic in the Americas. The transmission of T. cruzi to humans occurs when feces or urine from an infected triatomine is accidentally rubbed into the bite wound or mucous membranes, such as those found in the eyes or mouth.

Triatomines are typically nocturnal and hide during the day in crevices in walls, roofs, or beds. They are attracted to light and can be found near human dwellings, particularly in rural areas with poor housing conditions. Preventing triatomine infestations and reducing contact with these insects is an important part of Chagas disease prevention.

"Panstrongylus" is a genus of kissing bugs (triatomines), which are insects that feed on the blood of mammals, including humans. They are called "kissing bugs" because they often bite humans around the mouth and eyes. The most well-known species in this genus is "Panstrongylus megistus," which is a vector for Chagas disease, a potentially life-threatening illness endemic to Central and South America.

Chagas disease, also known as American trypanosomiasis, is caused by the protozoan parasite Trypanosoma cruzi, which is transmitted to humans through the feces of infected triatomines. The infection can lead to serious cardiac and gastrointestinal complications if left untreated.

It's important to note that while "Panstrongylus" species are vectors for Chagas disease, not all kissing bugs transmit the disease. Furthermore, Chagas disease is primarily a concern in endemic areas of Central and South America, and it's rare for travelers to contract the infection elsewhere.

Blattellidae is a family of small to medium-sized insects commonly known as cockroaches or wood cockroaches. They are closely related to the larger Blaberidae family, which includes many of the tropical cockroaches. Blattellidae species are found worldwide and include some of the most common and widespread cockroaches, such as the German cockroach (Blattella germanica) and the brown-banded cockroach (Supella longipalpa).

These insects are generally small, with adults ranging in size from about 1/2 to 3/4 inch (1.2 to 1.9 centimeters) in length. They have a flattened body and long, slender antennae. The wings of Blattellidae species are well-developed, but they are not strong flyers. Instead, they tend to scuttle quickly away when disturbed.

Blattellidae cockroaches are omnivorous, feeding on a wide variety of plant and animal materials. They can be found in a range of habitats, including forests, grasslands, and urban environments. Some species are adapted to living in close association with humans and can be found in homes, restaurants, and other buildings.

Like all cockroaches, Blattellidae species have the potential to carry and transmit diseases, as well as cause allergic reactions in some people. It is important to take steps to prevent and control infestations of these pests in order to maintain a healthy living environment.

Lyme disease is not a "medical definition" itself, but it is a medical condition named after the town of Lyme, Connecticut, where it was first identified in 1975. Medical definitions for this disease are provided by authoritative bodies such as the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). According to the CDC, Lyme disease is a "infection caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi and is transmitted to humans through the bite of infected black-legged ticks."

The WHO defines Lyme borreliosis (LB), also known as Lyme disease, as "an infectious disease caused by spirochetes of the Borrelia burgdorferi sensu lato complex. It is transmitted to humans through the bite of infected Ixodes spp. ticks."

Both definitions highlight that Lyme disease is a bacterial infection spread by tick bites, specifically from black-legged ticks (Ixodes scapularis in the United States and Ixodes pacificus on the Pacific Coast) or deer ticks (Ixodes ricinus in Europe). The primary cause of the disease is the spirochete bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi.

"Sensilla" is a term used in anatomy and physiology, particularly in insects and other arthropods. It refers to the sensory structures or receptors found on the external surface of these organisms, which are responsible for detecting various environmental stimuli such as touch, taste, smell, temperature, and humidity.

These sensilla are often small, hair-like or peg-like projections that contain one or more sensory cells or neurons. They can be found on different parts of the insect body, including the antennae, legs, mouthparts, and cerci. The structure and function of sensilla vary depending on their location and the type of stimuli they detect.

Overall, sensilla play a crucial role in helping insects and other arthropods navigate and interact with their environment, allowing them to respond to various stimuli and make appropriate behavioral decisions.

Reduviidae is a family of insects in the order Hemiptera, also known as "assassin bugs." These insects are named for their long, narrow bodies and piercing-sucking mouthparts that they use to feed on other insects and sometimes small vertebrates. Some species of Reduviidae are known to be hematophagous (blood-feeding) and can transmit diseases to humans and animals, such as Chagas disease, which is caused by the parasite Trypanosoma cruzi and transmitted through the feces of infected triatomine bugs. However, most species of Reduviidae are beneficial predators that help control pest insect populations in natural ecosystems.

'Borrelia burgdorferi' is a species of spirochete bacteria that is the primary cause of Lyme disease in humans. The bacteria are transmitted to humans through the bite of infected black-legged ticks (Ixodes scapularis in the northeastern, midwestern, and eastern parts of the United States; Ixodes pacificus on the Pacific Coast).

The bacterium was first identified and named after Willy Burgdorfer, who discovered the spirochete in the mid-1980s. The infection can lead to a variety of symptoms, including fever, headache, fatigue, and a characteristic skin rash called erythema migrans. If left untreated, the infection can spread to joints, the heart, and the nervous system, leading to more severe complications.

Antibiotic treatment is usually effective in eliminating the bacteria and resolving symptoms, especially when initiated early in the course of the disease. However, some individuals may experience persistent symptoms even after treatment, a condition known as post-treatment Lyme disease syndrome (PTLDS). The exact cause of PTLDS remains unclear, with ongoing research investigating potential factors such as residual bacterial infection, autoimmune responses, or tissue damage.

Anal sacs, also known as scent glands or scent sacs, are small paired sac-like structures located on either side of the anus in many mammals, including dogs and cats. These sacs produce a foul-smelling liquid that is used for marking territory and communication with other animals. In some cases, the ducts leading from the anal sacs can become blocked, causing discomfort or infection, which may require medical intervention.

'Life cycle stages' is a term used in the context of public health and medicine to describe the different stages that an organism goes through during its lifetime. This concept is particularly important in the field of epidemiology, where understanding the life cycle stages of infectious agents (such as bacteria, viruses, parasites) can help inform strategies for disease prevention and control.

The life cycle stages of an infectious agent may include various forms such as spores, cysts, trophozoites, schizonts, or vectors, among others, depending on the specific organism. Each stage may have different characteristics, such as resistance to environmental factors, susceptibility to drugs, and ability to transmit infection.

For example, the life cycle stages of the malaria parasite include sporozoites (the infective form transmitted by mosquitoes), merozoites (the form that infects red blood cells), trophozoites (the feeding stage inside red blood cells), schizonts (the replicating stage inside red blood cells), and gametocytes (the sexual stage that can be taken up by mosquitoes to continue the life cycle).

Understanding the life cycle stages of an infectious agent is critical for developing effective interventions, such as vaccines, drugs, or other control measures. For example, targeting a specific life cycle stage with a drug may prevent transmission or reduce the severity of disease. Similarly, designing a vaccine to elicit immunity against a particular life cycle stage may provide protection against infection or disease.

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In Greek mythology, Thisbe (Ancient Greek: Θίσβη) was a Boeotian nymph, from whom the town of Thisbe derived its name. She may ...
Nymph or nymphe may also mean: Nymph (biology), the immature form of an insect having incomplete metamorphosis Nymph (fishing ... a lure that imitates an insect nymph Jungle nymph, a type of large stick insect found in Malaysia Water nymph, several species ... a 1990s US-American alternative rock band Nymphs (album), an album by The Nymphs released in 1991 "Nymph", a song by Brooke ... Nymph (Dungeons & Dragons), a monster in the Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game Nymph, Alabama, a populated place in Conecuh ...
In Greek mythology, Moria (Ancient Greek: Μορια means "sacred olive-tree") was a Naiad nymph dwelling by the river Hermus. She ...
In Greek mythology, Pitane (Ancient Greek: Πιτανη) was the Naiad-nymph of the spring, well or fountain of the town of Pitane ( ... Nymphs, Children of Potamoi, Women of Poseidon, Laconian characters in Greek mythology, Laconian mythology, All stub articles, ...
Semystra (Ancient Greek: Σημύστρα) or Semestra was a nymph, in Greek mythology. Semystra nurtured Keroessa, daughter of Io and ... Nymphs, All stub articles, Greek deity stubs). ...
Oenone was a mountain nymph (an oread) on Mount Ida in Phrygia, a mountain associated with the Mother Goddess Cybele and the ... Nymphs, Children of Potamoi, Women of Apollo, Mythological rape victims, Women of the Trojan war, Anatolian characters in Greek ...
Aetna (Ancient Greek: Αἴτνη Aἴtnē) was in Greek and Roman mythology a Sicilian nymph and, according to Alcimus, a daughter of ...
The Nullarbor Nymph was a hoax perpetrated in Australia between 1971 and 1972 that involved supposed sightings of a half-naked ... Nullarbor Nymph sculptures by Dora Dallwitz were shown in 1994 at an exhibition held for students graduating from their Master ... "Nymph Myth Still Scrubs Up". All My Art Projects. Retrieved 2021-05-11. "SA Memory". "Dora Dallwitz". www.topfloorarts.com. ... She did appear in a photograph taken later, as an evidence of the Nullarbor Nymph, but the woman in the original photograph ...
Kullḗnē pronounced [kyllɛ̌ːnɛ]), also spelled Kyllene (/kaɪˈliːniː/), is the Naiad or Oread nymph and the personification of ... Nymphs, Arcadian mythology, Personifications in Greek mythology, Mountain goddesses, Mythological Greek tutors of gods, Deeds ...
Liriope was probably identified with Lilaia, the Naiad-nymph of the springs of the river Kephisos. Ovid, Metamorphoses, 3. 340 ... Nymphs, Mythological rape victims, Boeotian characters in Greek mythology, All stub articles, Greek deity stubs). ...
The Prince Nymph is a nymph attractor wet fly used in fly fishing. It was created by Doug Prince of Oakland, California in the ... This Prince Nymph or Bead Head Prince Nymph, as it is often called, is an attractor fly . Some fly fishers say it imitates a ... "Prince Nymph", published by Laughing Trout Fly Fishing, authors: Karl Newman and Paul Johnson, July 2018 "Prince Nymph". Fly ... "Prince Nymph". Fly Tyer. Retrieved March 4, 2021. "Featured Fly Pattern the Prince Nymph". Fly Lords Magazine. Retrieved March ...
... and wood nymphs, also known as glassy tigers, from a different lineage of Danainae Sevenia, the African tree nymphs, from the ... Tree nymph is another term for a Dryad in Ancient Greek mythology. It can also refer to either of two or three genera of the ... the Asian tree nymphs or paper butterflies, from the milkweed butterfly subfamily (Danainae) Idea lynceus, a butterfly of that ... List of tree deities This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title Tree nymph. If an internal link led you ...
The Nymph used almost all of the Imp parts aside from the body, with most of the hardware bolted directly to its GRP monocoque ... The BS Nymph was a fibreglass monocoque British buggy based on running gear from the Hillman Imp, including its rear-mounted ... "Bohanna Stables Ltd Nymph". Classic Kitcars. Classic-Kitcars.com. Retrieved 27 April 2016. (Use dmy dates from January 2017, ... Rather than competing globally with the Mini Moke as intended, the Nymph entered small-scale production as a kit car and only ...
v t e (Articles with short description, Short description is different from Wikidata, Nymphs, All stub articles, Greek deity ... ", "pallid", or "fresh") was a nymph/goddess who was associated with spring, flowers and new growth, believed to have dwelt in ...
Nymph is an unincorporated community in Conecuh County, Alabama, United States. A post office operated under the name Nymph ... "Nymph". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. " ...
Clonia or Kloniê (Ancient Greek: Κλονιη from kloneô "wildly-rushing") is a nymph in Greek mythology, consort of Hyrieus. By her ... Nymphs, All stub articles, Greek deity stubs). ...
In Greek mythology, Pirene or Peirene (Ancient Greek: Πειρήνη means "of the osiers"), a nymph, was either the daughter of the ... v t e (Articles with short description, Short description matches Wikidata, Nymphs, Children of Achelous, Children of Asopus, ...
Along with fellow nymph Helice, Cynosura put the infant Zeus in a cave and nurtured him in Ida, in Crete, while the Dictaean ... One day, Cronus happened to visit Crete, so Zeus hid the nymphs by transforming them both into bears, as he changed his shape ... dog's tail' κυνός οὐρά, pronounced [kynosǔːraː]) is the name of an Idaean Oread nymph from the island Crete who brought up a ...
"Shygirl - Nymph". Rough Trade US. Retrieved 9 June 2022. "Shygirl Announces Debut Album Nymph, Shares Video for New Song " ... "Nymph by Shygirl". Metacritic. "Nymph in the Wild by Shygirl". Bandcamp. Retrieved 29 July 2023. "The ARIA Report: Week ... "Nymph by Shygirl Reviews and Tracks". Metacritic. Retrieved 5 October 2022. Kalia, Ammar (2 October 2022). "Shygirl: Nymph ... Shygirl, Shygirl - Nymph. Shygirl., retrieved 29 September 2022 "Shygirl announces debut album 'Nymph'". Mixmag. Retrieved 12 ...
... as Nymph 11 April 1864, Acting Master Patrick Donnelly in command. Nymph patrolled the Mississippi River and its tributaries ... USS Nymph was a steamer acquired by the Union Navy during the American Civil War. She was used by the Union Navy as a dispatch ...
... '", Catey Hill, Monday 1 February 2010 (accessed 25 July 2010) gizmag.com, "Necker Nymph: underwater flying becomes ... The Necker Nymph is a submersible vehicle operated by Virgin Aquatic from the 32-metre yacht Necker Belle, which is based at ... The Necker Nymph is the initial example of the DeepFlight Merlin class of positively-buoyant open-cockpit wet subs manufactured ... "Necker Nymph 'Underwater Aircraft' announced by Virgin Limited Edition" (accessed 25 July 2010) New York Daily News, "Richard ...
... was a nymph daughter of Hephaestus, and the mother of the Palici. She was also given as an anthropomorphic secondary deity of ... Nymphs, Children of Hephaestus, Divine women of Zeus). ...
In Greek mythology, Harmonia (/hɑːrˈmoʊniə/; Ancient Greek: Ἁρμονία means 'harmony, concord') was a nymph, perhaps a naiad or ...
North American wood-nymphs, a brush-footed butterfly genus) in particular the common wood-nymph (C. pegala) Ideopsis (Southeast ... in particular Ideopsis juventa Other The Wood Nymph, 1894 tone poem by Jean Sibelius The Wood Nymph (film), 1916 lost film by D ... Wood nymph is another term for a dryad in Ancient Greek mythology. The term has also been applied to various animals: ... W. Griffith (as Granville Warwick) This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title Wood nymph. If an internal ...
... was a 14-gun Swan-class sloop of the Royal Navy, built by Israel Pownoll and launched at Chatham Dockyard on 27 May ... Nymph was ordered from Chatham Dockyard on 8 January 1777 and laid down there in April that year under master shipwright Israel ... Nymph returned to Britain later in the year and was refitted and re-coppered at Plymouth between August and October 1782. ... Nymph was commissioned in May 1778 under Commander William Denne, and served in the English Channel. She came under Commander ...
Pausanias, Graeciae Descriptio 10.6.13 Larson, Jennifer (1996). "The Corycian Nymphs and the Bee Maidens of the Homeric Hymn to ... nymphs who divined the future by throwing stones or pebbles and were associated with the Oracle of Delphi. She and her sisters ...
... oak tree nymphs), the Naiads (freshwater nymphs), the Nereids (sea nymphs), and the Oreads (mountain nymphs). Nymphs are often ... Hylas and nymphs from a mosaic in Roman Gaul (3rd century) Fight between Nymph and Satyr, Naples National Archaeological Museum ... e.g. dryads and hamadryads as nymphs of trees generally, meliai as nymphs of ash trees. The following is not the authentic ... ISBN 978-960-88087-0-6. The Warburg Institute Iconographic Database (images of Nymphs) The dictionary definition of nymph at ...
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Some nymphs also have been seen emerging in the Wonder Lake yard of a gardener volunteer for the University of Illinois ... Before long, the inch-long nymphs will emerge, find a nearby leaf and molt to become hard-shelled, black adults. They dont ... Seventeen years ago they hatched as ant-sized nymphs and then grew through five juvenile stages about a foot underground, ... Martha Hellander was moving a steppingstone in her garden last week and was shocked to find 17 tan-colored cicada nymphs ...
Nymph and Satyr Claude Michel Clodion, who was brought up within a family of artists, studied at the École des élèves protégés ...
... it could be a reasonable stand-in for a PMD nymph, a green drake nymph or even a March Brown nymph. ... The result is a clean, buggy nymph pattern that should work in just about any trout-fishing situation where hatches arent ... Generally speaking, Hares Ears are mayfly nymphs, and the fly is among the most consistent trout producers on virtually any ... Tied in fairly common sizes - say, 12 to 16 - these nymphs are excellent searching patterns and work wonders under high- ...
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The Nymph Hunt By: AkashaTheKitty Sometimes youre a hag in a nymphs body, and sometimes youre just a witch trying to hide ... He had this other costume, a nymph with green eyes and shimmering skin..." ... the nymph in you... DMHG. Post-DH disregarding epilogue. Written for an exchange, see prompt inside. ...
Catch trout after trout when youre fly fishing with these Ooey Gooey Grub nymphs. ... Folks the Ooey Gooey Grub is nothing fancy, but these fly-fishing nymphs are just a really good (almost too good) grub ... Catch trout after trout when youre fly fishing with these Ooey Gooey Grub nymphs. ...
... with nymph fishing, the difference between a fair day and a great day is about 6 inches between your fly and bottom snags. ... You should be comfortable with your knots and know that nymph fishing requires many of them. Remember, with nymph fishing, the ... Fly Tying the Perdigon Nymph Fly Tying the Perdigon Nymph Charlie Craven ... But I think nymph fishing, done well, is the most effective and challenging way to fish. To fish a dry fly well, you must read ...
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Author and guide Blane Chocklett discusses and demonstrates the action on his articulated Game Changer Nymphs. ... Changing the Nymph Game Video. Author and guide Blane Chocklett discusses and demonstrates the action on his articulated Game ...
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From an 1886 illustration of Nymphs at Mid Summers Eve. Graph provided as a word chart with numbers and quantities of delicas ... From an 1886 illustration of Nymphs at Mid Summers Eve. Graph provided as a word chart with numbers and quantities of delicas ...
5 close-up macro pictures of a Ephemerella aurivillii Mayfly Nymph, collected from unknown in Wisconsin on February 5, 2004. ... Start a Discussion of this Nymph:. You must log in at the top of the page to post. If you havent registered yet, its this ... A few (not all) of the abdominal tubercles on this Ephemerella needhami nymph are circled. They are especially large in this ... A few (not all) of the abdominal tubercles on this Ephemerella needhami nymph are circled. They are especially large in this ...
This is the point where Nymph is down, and is summoning courage. Finally, Nymph gets up and the last blow is attempted; the ... In the film, Nymph and Naomi are inside of a tree, and an evil yellow bird has just stolen the key needed to, essentially, move ... When Nymph sneaks into her brothers room at night, an epic male choir sings The Temple of Time (from that game). The games ... Anyways, we settled on her playing the role of Nymph, and I was her brother, Oscar, as well as a bunch of monsters. The fairy, ...
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The White Nymph Double Blooming Amaryllis (Hippeastrum) has stunning pure-white star-shaped blooms with faint green centers to ... The White Nymph Double Blooming Amaryllis (Hippeastrum) has stunning pure-white star-shaped blooms with faint green centers to ... The flowers of White Nymph Double Blooming Amaryllis (Hippeastrum) are dramatic with pure-white petals and light green throats ...
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The release of On The Dry Land, the second album recorded under the name Sea Nymphs, is undoubtedly something of an event for ... The Sea Nymphs On The Dry Land & Self-Titled. Sean Kitching , November 2nd, 2016 12:42. ... Comprised of Cardiacs core members Tim Smith, William D. Drake and Sarah Smith, Sea Nymphs showcased a gentler side to Smith ... Dog Eats Spine is the Nymphs at their most surreal, Drakes playful piano scampering in quick, light steps, mimicking the ...
  • Tied in smaller sizes and in different colors, this pattern could conceivably imitate shoulder-season BWO hatches, or tied with lighter dubbing, it could be a reasonable stand-in for a PMD nymph, a green drake nymph or even a March Brown nymph. (tu.org)
  • Generally speaking, Hare's Ears are mayfly nymphs, and the fly is among the most consistent trout producers on virtually any river or stream that hosts mayfly hatches. (tu.org)
  • I was using a Czech nymph rig one day, with two equally heavy mayfly imitation nymphs tied inline. (troutnut.com)
  • This Hare's Ear nymph is a great attractor pattern with jungle cock cheeks and a red hotspot head, ideal for low light conditions on both still and running water. (farlows.co.uk)
  • Young deer ticks (larvae and nymphs) feed on the blood of rodents, particularly the white-footed mouse, which is a carrier of Lyme disease bacteria in the United States. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Most humans are infected through the bites of immature deer ticks called nymphs. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Image: Babesia microti is transmitted by the bite of infected Ixodes scapularis ticks-typically, by the nymph stage of the tick, which is about the size of a poppy seed. (cdc.gov)
  • Immature ticks are called nymphs, and they are about the size of a pinhead. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Ticks are usually in the nymph stage when they infect people. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Most cases of erythema migrans occur from late spring through early fall, because that is when ticks in the nymphal stage are seeking a blood meal, and nymphs account for 90% of Lyme disease cases. (medscape.com)
  • An Ixodes scapularis nymph is shown on the face of a penny. (cdc.gov)
  • As for our local rivers, we have a perfect combination of to experiment with nymph rigs. (flyandfield.com)
  • They are often divided into various broad subgroups, such as the Meliae (ash tree nymphs), the Dryads (oak tree nymphs), the Naiads (freshwater nymphs), the Nereids (sea nymphs), and the Oreads (mountain nymphs). (wikipedia.org)
  • Tied in fairly common sizes - say, 12 to 16 - these nymphs are excellent searching patterns and work wonders under high-floating indicators in just about any stretch of trout water. (tu.org)
  • Ginger Nymph dubbing provides a lustrous, medium texture ginger dubbing material used extensively by fly tyers for nymphs and other sinking patterns. (theessentialfly.com)
  • This page will help you learn to identify the different Nymph Fly patterns you will encounter when you are fly fishing. (flyfishingnc.com)
  • Uses Patterns and Tying Techniques - There are tons of uses for Kiley's Nymph Skins. (tridentflyfishing.com)
  • Example Flies Patterns - Kiley's Nymph Skins are perfect for scuds, Caddis Larva, Caddis Pupa and Stonflies. (tridentflyfishing.com)
  • e.g. dryads and hamadryads as nymphs of trees generally, meliai as nymphs of ash trees. (wikipedia.org)
  • Being able to visualize what the flies are doing under your indicator, without seeing them, is the hallmark of a skilled nymph angler. (flyfisherman.com)
  • Different from other Greek goddesses, nymphs are generally regarded as personifications of nature, are typically tied to a specific place or landform, and are usually depicted as maidens. (wikipedia.org)
  • In some of the works of the Greek-educated Latin poets, the nymphs gradually absorbed into their ranks the indigenous Italian divinities of springs and streams (Juturna, Egeria, Carmentis, Fontus) while the Lymphae (originally Lumpae), Italian water goddesses, owing to the accidental similarity of their names, could be identified with the Greek Nymphae. (wikipedia.org)
  • Nymphs often accompanied various gods and goddesses, and were the frequent target of lusty satyrs . (kids.net.au)
  • The White Nymph Double Blooming Amaryllis (Hippeastrum) has stunning pure-white star-shaped blooms with faint green centers to brighten the indoors. (highcountrygardens.com)
  • The flowers of White Nymph Double Blooming Amaryllis (Hippeastrum) are dramatic with pure-white petals and light green throats. (highcountrygardens.com)
  • Cherry Nymph' Amaryllis will make you swoon with stunning red color and layer upon layer of rounded velvety petals. (americanmeadows.com)
  • 20-24" tall) With layers of petals, the double blooms of 'Cherry Nymph' Amaryllis and other varieties in the Nymph series give these blossoms a unique character among amaryllis. (americanmeadows.com)
  • My two fly rig consisted of a size 8 olive woolly bugger at the point, and a PT nymph on the dropper (the fly closest to the reel). (troutnut.com)
  • Another rig I like during a hatch, often with Isos, is a heavy nymph on point, and an Iso wet fly on a separate dropper. (troutnut.com)
  • The Greek nymphs were also spirits invariably bound to places, not unlike the Latin genius loci, and sometimes this produced complicated myths like the cult of Arethusa to Sicily. (wikipedia.org)
  • The following is not the authentic Greek classification, but is intended as a guide: The following is a list of individual nymphs or groups thereof associated with this or that particular location. (wikipedia.org)
  • In Greek mythology , a nymph is any member of a large class of female nature spirits, sometimes bound to a particular location or landform. (kids.net.au)
  • He tied on his olive bugger and then added a small nymph to the bend of the hook as a trailer. (troutnut.com)
  • Before I started attaching the second fly to the bend of the hook I would add a tippet with a 6" long tag end and tie the larger nymph or streamer there and the smaller fly at the end of the tippet. (troutnut.com)
  • This is also a popular hook for many European style nymphs. (umpqua.com)
  • The different species of nymph were distinguished according to the different spheres of nature with which they were connected. (kids.net.au)
  • If scientific predictions hold, the insects will appear en masse in the Chicago area May 22. (chicagotribune.com)
  • Their character is important for the identification of many kinds of insects, such as the nymphs of Ephemerellidae mayflies. (troutnut.com)
  • Some classes of nymphs tend to overlap, which complicates the task of precise classification. (wikipedia.org)
  • Nymphs pick up bacteria when they feed on small rodents, such as mice, infected with B burgdorferi . (medlineplus.gov)
  • This motif supposedly came from an Italian report of a Roman sculpture of a nymph at a fountain above the River Danube. (wikipedia.org)
  • In Wilmette, Martha Hellander was moving a steppingstone in her garden last week and was shocked to find 17 tan-colored cicada nymphs underneath. (chicagotribune.com)
  • Seventeen years ago they hatched as ant-sized nymphs and then grew through five juvenile stages about a foot underground, feeding on tree roots and wintering below the frost line. (chicagotribune.com)
  • The result is a clean, buggy nymph pattern that should work in just about any trout-fishing situation where hatches aren't abundantly obvious. (tu.org)
  • How Do You Rig A Nymph Leader For Lake Fishing? (flyanglersonline.com)
  • But I think nymph fishing, done well, is the most effective and challenging way to fish. (flyfisherman.com)
  • One of the great ways of checking quality is to see reviews by other customers about Turrall Nymph Dubbing Ginger Fly Tying Materials and other fly fishing products. (theessentialfly.com)
  • I suspect had I been fishing with a heavier "anchor" fly on point, and a weightless nymph in the upper position the results would have been similar. (troutnut.com)
  • One of the great ways of checking quality is to see reviews by other customers about Veniard Fire Fly Jelly Nymphs Red Fly Tying Materials and other fly fishing products. (theessentialfly.com)
  • The free-spirited wood nymph is soul-bound to the tree she saved before it was cut down to make room for a golf course. (apple.com)
  • Surreal and ethereal throughout and retaining much of Cardiacs' musical DNA without resorting to their usual forceful attack, most Sea Nymphs songs are perfect miniatures of around two-and-a-half minutes in length. (thequietus.com)
  • What might be the perfect nymph rig for the Crooked River won't work very well on the Lower Deschutes and probably not at all on the Fall. (flyandfield.com)
  • Any creature within 60 feet of a defaced nymph must succeed on a DC 20 Fortitude save or take 1d4 points of Strength , Constitution , and Charisma drain . (google.com)
  • Those who look directly at a defaced nymph must succeed on a DC 20 Fortitude save or be blinded permanently. (google.com)
  • Other nymphs were part of the retinue of a god (such as Dionysus, Hermes, or Pan) or of a goddess (generally the huntress Artemis). (wikipedia.org)
  • The report, and an accompanying poem supposedly on the fountain describing the sleeping nymph, are now generally concluded to be a fifteenth-century forgery, but the motif proved influential among artists and landscape gardeners for several centuries after, with copies seen at neoclassical gardens such as the grotto at Stourhead. (wikipedia.org)
  • This is the point where Nymph is down, and is summoning courage. (violinist.com)
  • This may have been due to an impending sulphur hatch that had the fish looking up more, not focusing on the point nymph bouncing along the bottom. (troutnut.com)
  • He had this other costume, a nymph with green eyes and shimmering skin. (fanfiction.net)
  • These nymphs' eyes have been plucked out. (google.com)
  • The TH Bloody Mary is a very effective beadhead pattern that would complete any well-rounded nymph box. (orvis.com)
  • The following is a selection of names of the nymphs whose class was not specified in the source texts. (wikipedia.org)
  • A defaced nymph adds her Charisma modifier as a racial bonus on all her saving throws , and as a deflection bonus to her Armor Class . (google.com)
  • For the use of the term "nymph" in biology , see nymph (biology) . (kids.net.au)
  • A defaced nymph can make a touch attack to cause hideous, painful wounds to rip open in the target's body. (google.com)
  • Before long, the inch-long nymphs will emerge, find a nearby leaf and molt to become hard-shelled, black adults. (chicagotribune.com)
  • As a standard action , a defaced nymph can emit an agonized wail that affects all creatures within 120 feet-this wail causes those who experience it to become shaken (Will DC 20 negates) as long as they remain within 120 feet of the defaced nymph. (google.com)
  • Laurel Barker is a nymph on a mission: find a new home for herself, her lackadaisical dog, and her tree. (apple.com)