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sarcoptid

 

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Noun sarcoptid has 1 sense
  1. itch mite, sarcoptid - whitish mites that attack the skin of humans and other animals; "itch mites cause scabies"
    --1 is a kind of mite
    --1 is a member of Sarcoptes, genus Sarcoptes

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Sarcoptid

Noun (Entomology): A member of the family Sarcoptidae, which comprises tiny parasitic mites.

Sample Sentence: The sarcoptid mites infest the hair follicles of mammals, causing intense itching and irritation.

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Adjective: Pertaining to or resembling the characteristics of mites belonging to the family Sarcoptidae.

Sample Sentence: The sarcoptid infection left behind itchy, red, and inflamed patches on the affected skin.


Noun (Zoology): Any member of the superspecies Sarcoptes, which includes certain mites that cause mange in mammals.

Sample Sentence: The sarcoptid responsible for mange in dogs burrows into the skin, resulting in hair loss and severe itching.

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Noun (Zoology, Local): A regional term used in some areas to refer to a small, parasitic arthropod infestation.

Sample Sentence: The locals commonly referred to the sarcoptid infestation as "pesky critters" due to their irritating bites.

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