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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.

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Psoroptidae
"Chorioptes bovis," a species in Psoroptidae
Chorioptes bovis, a species in Psoroptidae
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Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Subphylum: Chelicerata
Class: Arachnida
Order: Sarcoptiformes
Superfamily: Sarcoptoidea
Family: Psoroptidae
Genera and species1

Psoroptidae is a family of parasitic mites,2 which are 1–2 mm (0.039–0.079 in) long and live on the surface of the skin, rather than burrowing into it.3 These mites affect various species, including cats, dogs, rabbits, cattle, sheep, and horses, causing skin inflammation, scabs, crusting, and hair loss.4

The following genera are within the family Psoroptidae:3

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References

References

  1. "Psoroptidae". NCBI taxonomy. Bethesda, MD: National Center for Biotechnology Information. Retrieved 14 January 2019.
  2. Psoroptidae at the U.S. National Library of Medicine Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
  3. Wall, Richard; Shearer, David (2008). "2.7.2. Psoroptidae". Veterinary Ectoparasites Biology, Pathology & Control (2nd ed.). Chichester: John Wiley & Sons. ISBN 9780470680223.
  4. Hoy, Marjorie A. (2011). Agricultural acarology introduction to integrated mite management. Boca Raton: CRC Press. p. 386. ISBN 9781439817537.