Psoroptidae: taxon details and analytics

Domain
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Arthropoda
Class
Arachnida
Order
Sarcoptiformes
Family
Psoroptidae
Genus
Species
Scientific Name
Psoroptidae

Summary description from Wikipedia:

Psoroptidae

Psoroptidae is a family of parasitic mites, which are 1–2 mm (0.039–0.079 in) long and live on the surface of the skin, rather than burrowing into it. These mites affect various species, including cats, dogs, rabbits, cattle, sheep, and horses, causing skin inflammation, scabs, crusting, and hair loss.

The following genera are within the family Psoroptidae:

  • Psoroptes
  • Chorioptes
  • Otodectes
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Psoroptidae in languages:

Afrikaans
Brandsiektemyte
Afrikaans
Brandsiekmyte
Czech
prašivkovití
English
Scab Mite

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