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]

Psoroptidae
"Chorioptes bovis," a species in Psoroptidae
Chorioptes bovis, a species in Psoroptidae
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Subphylum: Chelicerata
Class: Arachnida
Order: Sarcoptiformes
Superfamily: Sarcoptoidea
Family: Psoroptidae
Genera and species[1]

The following genera are within the family Psoroptidae:[3]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Psoroptidae" (HTML). 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. ^ a b 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.