Mites Flashcards
1
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Cnemidocoptes pilae
A
A Sarcoptidae “Burrowing” Mite that infects Budgies and Parakeets
2
Q
Notoedres cati
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A Sarcoptidae “Burrowing” Mite that causes Cat Scabies and also infects Rabbits
3
Q
Sarcoptes scabiei
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A Sarcoptidae “Burrowing” Mite that causes scabies
(affects dogs and ???)
4
Q
Psoroptes cuniculi
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A Psoroptidae “non-burrowing” Ear Mite in Rabbits
5
Q
Otodectes cynotis
A
A Psoroptidae “non-burrowing” ear mite
6
Q
Demodex spp.
A
Mite that is normal floral in hair follicles and sebaceous glands but causes problems in immunocompromised dogs.
7
Q
Long, unjointed extension on the legs of burrowing mites (shorter in non-burrowing).
A
Pedicel
8
Q
Pneumonyssus caninum
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Nasal Mites
9
Q
Cheyletiella parasitivorax
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Walking Dandruff
10
Q
Inject Digestive Fluid
A
Chiggers (Trombiculidae)
