Psoroptidae
| Psoroptidae | |
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| Chorioptes bovis, a species in the family Psoroptidae | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Arachnida |
| Subclass: | Acari |
| Order: | Sarcoptiformes |
| (unranked): | Astigmatina |
| Superfamily: | Psoroptoidea |
| Family: | Psoroptidae |
Psoroptidae is a family of parasitic mites,[1] which are 1–2 mm (0.039–0.079 in) long and live on the surface of the skin, rather than burrowing into it.[2] These mites affect various species, including cats, dogs, rabbits, cattle, sheep and horses, causing skin inflammation, scabs, crusting, and hair loss.[3]
The following genera are within the family Psoroptidae:[2]
See also
References
- ↑ Psoroptidae at the US National Library of Medicine Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
- 1 2 Wall, Richard; Shearer, David (2008). "2.7.2. Psoroptidae". Veterinary Ectoparasites Biology, Pathology & Control (2nd ed.). Chichester: John Wiley & Sons. ISBN 9780470680223.
- ↑ Hoy, Marjorie A. (2011). Agricultural acarology introduction to integrated mite management. Boca Raton: CRC Press. p. 386. ISBN 9781439817537.
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