Sarcoptes
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Sarcoptes is a genus of mite.
In some contexts, the types are all considered subordinate to Sarcoptes scabiei
.
In other cases, (as with Sarcoptes equi
), these are sometimes considered distinct species.
The term Sarcoptes canis appears in older references, but is now usually described as Sarcoptes scabiei var. canis or Sarcoptes scabiei canis.
In some contexts, the types are all considered subordinate to Sarcoptes scabiei
Sarcoptes scabiei
Sarcoptes scabiei or the itch mite is a parasitic arthropod that burrows into skin and causes scabies. Animals affected include not only human but also wild and domesticated dogs and cats in which it is one cause of mange...
.
- Sarcoptes scabiei var. bovis
- Sarcoptes scabiei var. canis
- Sarcoptes scabiei var. caprae
- Sarcoptes scabiei var. equi
- Sarcoptes scabiei var. hominis
- Sarcoptes scabiei var. ovis
- Sarcoptes scabiei var. suis
In other cases, (as with Sarcoptes equi
Sarcoptes equi
A form of scabies, Sarcoptes equi occurs in horses and riders can suffer an itchy skin disorder from these mites....
), these are sometimes considered distinct species.
The term Sarcoptes canis appears in older references, but is now usually described as Sarcoptes scabiei var. canis or Sarcoptes scabiei canis.