Yes, a tick is an arachnid and not an insect. Ticks belong to the subclass Acari, which is different from insects in terms of their body structure and number of legs.

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Is a tick an insect

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Updated: 6/10/2024

Ticks are arachanids, related to the spider and not an insect.

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