Why Do Humans Have Ticks?

Ticks are tiny bugs that like to hide on your body and drink your blood. They feel痒 (itchy) when they finish eating, which makes humans scratch them off, but sometimes they stick around for a long time.

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Examples

A tick clings to a person’s neck during a walk in the woods.
A child gets an itchy red bump on their arm after playing outside.
A tick is still attached under someone's collar after they've fallen asleep.

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