Tick on Blade of Grass (IMAGE) University of California - Santa Cruz Caption Several species of ticks in the genus Ixodes transmit the Lyme disease bacteria. Credit Catherine Bouchard Usage Restrictions For use only with news coverage of this research License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.