The Sarcoptidae family of mites contains the genus Sarcoptes. Sarcoptic mange is caused by burrowing mites within this genus.[1]

Sarcoptidae
Sarcoptes scabiei
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Subphylum: Chelicerata
Class: Arachnida
Order: Sarcoptiformes
Suborder: Astigmata
Family: Sarcoptidae
Genera include

References

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  1. ^ Sarcoptidae at the U.S. National Library of Medicine Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)