family sarcoptidae

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Noun family sarcoptidae has 1 sense

Sarcoptidae, family Sarcoptidae - small whitish mites
--₁ is a kind of arthropod family
--₁ is a member of Acarina, order Acarina
--₁ has members: Sarcoptes, genus Sarcoptes

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Family Sarcoptidae

Description: Family Sarcoptidae refers to a group of mites belonging to the order Sarcoptiformes, commonly known as sarcoptid mites or itch mites. These small arachnids are parasitic and can cause various skin conditions, such as scabies, in humans and other animals.

Sample sentences:

The family Sarcoptidae includes several species of mites that infest different hosts, causing intense itching and skin irritation.
Scabies, a highly contagious skin infection, is caused by mites from the family Sarcoptidae.
Itch mites of the family Sarcoptidae burrow under the skin, laying eggs and causing severe dermatological problems.

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