Epidermoptidae | |
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Knemidokoptes mutans | |
Scientific classification
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Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Subphylum: | Chelicerata |
Class: | Arachnida |
Order: | Sarcoptiformes |
Suborder: | Astigmata |
Parvorder: | Psoroptidia |
Superfamily: | Analgoidea |
Family: |
Epidermoptidae Trouessart, 1892 |
Synonyms | |
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Epidermoptidae is a family of acariform mites. They live as parasites on the skin of birds and mammals. They thrive in warm, damp areas of the skin (several species are nostril specialists).
The following genera are recognised in the family Epidermoptidae: [1]
Epidermoptidae | |
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Knemidokoptes mutans | |
Scientific classification
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Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Subphylum: | Chelicerata |
Class: | Arachnida |
Order: | Sarcoptiformes |
Suborder: | Astigmata |
Parvorder: | Psoroptidia |
Superfamily: | Analgoidea |
Family: |
Epidermoptidae Trouessart, 1892 |
Synonyms | |
List
|
Epidermoptidae is a family of acariform mites. They live as parasites on the skin of birds and mammals. They thrive in warm, damp areas of the skin (several species are nostril specialists).
The following genera are recognised in the family Epidermoptidae: [1]