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What is the characteristic feature of respiration in Sarcoptiformes?
What is the characteristic feature of respiration in Sarcoptiformes?
- Through spiracles
- Directly through the cuticle (correct)
- Through tracheae
- Through stigmata
Which family of mites includes species that live in the respiratory tracts and muscles of birds and mammals?
Which family of mites includes species that live in the respiratory tracts and muscles of birds and mammals?
- Knemidocoptidae
- Cytoditidae and Laminosioptidae (correct)
- Psoroptidae
- Sarcoptidae
What is the shape of the body of Sarcoptidae mites?
What is the shape of the body of Sarcoptidae mites?
- Circular and flattened ventrally (correct)
- Elongated
- Oval
- Triangular
What is the characteristic feature of the legs of Psoroptidae mites?
What is the characteristic feature of the legs of Psoroptidae mites?
What is the purpose of the copulatory suckers in male Psoroptidae mites?
What is the purpose of the copulatory suckers in male Psoroptidae mites?
What is the common veterinary importance of Sarcoptiformes?
What is the common veterinary importance of Sarcoptiformes?
Which of the following genera is of veterinary importance to poultry and domestic birds?
Which of the following genera is of veterinary importance to poultry and domestic birds?
What is the characteristic feature of the mouthparts and legs of the family Listerophidae?
What is the characteristic feature of the mouthparts and legs of the family Listerophidae?
What is the common name for the mites of the genus Cytodites in birds?
What is the common name for the mites of the genus Cytodites in birds?
Which family of mites affects the muscles of chickens and turkeys?
Which family of mites affects the muscles of chickens and turkeys?
What is the characteristic feature of the body of Laminosioptes mites?
What is the characteristic feature of the body of Laminosioptes mites?
On which feathers are the feather mites of the genus Megninia found?
On which feathers are the feather mites of the genus Megninia found?
Which mite family is found on the fur of guinea pigs?
Which mite family is found on the fur of guinea pigs?
What is the characteristic feature of Prostigmatic mites?
What is the characteristic feature of Prostigmatic mites?
Which genus is found on the quills of chickens and cage birds?
Which genus is found on the quills of chickens and cage birds?
What is the cause of depluming mange?
What is the cause of depluming mange?
Which family has the genus Hypodectes, which is of importance in pigeons, doves, and other wild and captive birds?
Which family has the genus Hypodectes, which is of importance in pigeons, doves, and other wild and captive birds?
How many families of Prostigmatic mites contain species of veterinary importance?
How many families of Prostigmatic mites contain species of veterinary importance?
What is the distinct shape of the body of Demodecidae mites?
What is the distinct shape of the body of Demodecidae mites?
What is the habitat of species of the genus Demodex?
What is the habitat of species of the genus Demodex?
Which species of mites are ectoparasites of dogs, cats, or rabbits that may transfer to humans?
Which species of mites are ectoparasites of dogs, cats, or rabbits that may transfer to humans?
What is the characteristic feature of the body of Cheyletiella mites?
What is the characteristic feature of the body of Cheyletiella mites?
How many pairs of legs do Demodecidae mites have?
How many pairs of legs do Demodecidae mites have?
What is a distinct feature of the palps of Cheyletiella mites?
What is a distinct feature of the palps of Cheyletiella mites?
What is unique about the legs of mites in the family Trombiculidae?
What is unique about the legs of mites in the family Trombiculidae?
What is the characteristic life cycle of Trombiculidae mites?
What is the characteristic life cycle of Trombiculidae mites?
What is the common name for the larvae of Eutrombicula?
What is the common name for the larvae of Eutrombicula?
Which genus is a vector of scrub typhus (tsutsugamushi fever) in the Far East?
Which genus is a vector of scrub typhus (tsutsugamushi fever) in the Far East?
What is unique about the legs of Psorergates mites?
What is unique about the legs of Psorergates mites?
What is the primary food source of Pyemotide mites?
What is the primary food source of Pyemotide mites?
The genus Psoroptes is of veterinary importance to poultry and domestic birds.
The genus Psoroptes is of veterinary importance to poultry and domestic birds.
The family Knemidocoptidae has twelve species that are of veterinary importance.
The family Knemidocoptidae has twelve species that are of veterinary importance.
The genus Mycoptes is a parasite of fur-bearing mammals.
The genus Mycoptes is a parasite of fur-bearing mammals.
Laminosioptes are parasites of the respiratory system of birds.
Laminosioptes are parasites of the respiratory system of birds.
Cytodites are respiratory parasites of birds, rodents, and bats.
Cytodites are respiratory parasites of birds, rodents, and bats.
Demodex brevis is a species of mite that infects cats.
Demodex brevis is a species of mite that infects cats.
Feather mites of the genus Megninia are found on the quills of chickens and other captive Galliformes.
Feather mites of the genus Megninia are found on the quills of chickens and other captive Galliformes.
Cheyletiella mites are all predatory.
Cheyletiella mites are all predatory.
Demodex phylloides is a species of mite that infects horses.
Demodex phylloides is a species of mite that infects horses.
Demodex mites have a round body shape.
Demodex mites have a round body shape.
The family Demodecidae contains multiple genera of veterinary interest.
The family Demodecidae contains multiple genera of veterinary interest.
Cheyletiella mites are typically longer than 1 mm in length.
Cheyletiella mites are typically longer than 1 mm in length.
The family FREYANITIDAE includes mites found on the quills of chickens and cage birds.
The family FREYANITIDAE includes mites found on the quills of chickens and cage birds.
The genus Hypodectes is of importance in chickens.
The genus Hypodectes is of importance in chickens.
The family EPIDERMOPTIDAE includes mites found on quail.
The family EPIDERMOPTIDAE includes mites found on quail.
The family PTEROLICHIDAE includes mites found on the budgerigar.
The family PTEROLICHIDAE includes mites found on the budgerigar.
The larvae of Neotrombicula are known as chiggers.
The larvae of Neotrombicula are known as chiggers.
The family HYPODERIDAE includes mites found on chickens.
The family HYPODERIDAE includes mites found on chickens.
The sub-order TROMBIDIFORMES includes mites with stigmata, which open on the propodosoma.
The sub-order TROMBIDIFORMES includes mites with stigmata, which open on the propodosoma.
Psorergates mites can cause dermatitis on animals and humans.
Psorergates mites can cause dermatitis on animals and humans.
Leptotrombidium mites are found on cattle and sheep.
Leptotrombidium mites are found on cattle and sheep.
Eutrombicula mites are only found in North and South America.
Eutrombicula mites are only found in North and South America.
Trombiculidae mites are parasitic at all stages of their life cycle.
Trombiculidae mites are parasitic at all stages of their life cycle.
Pyemotidae mites are ectoparasites of sheep and cattle.
Pyemotidae mites are ectoparasites of sheep and cattle.
Female mites of the genus Pyemotes give birth to larvae.
Female mites of the genus Pyemotes give birth to larvae.
The family Syringophilidae includes mites that feed on the tissue fluids of feather follicles, causing feather loss in reptiles.
The family Syringophilidae includes mites that feed on the tissue fluids of feather follicles, causing feather loss in reptiles.
The family Ophioptidae includes mites that are found beneath the scales of lizards.
The family Ophioptidae includes mites that are found beneath the scales of lizards.
The family Cloacaridae includes mites that are found in the cloacal mucosa of amphibians.
The family Cloacaridae includes mites that are found in the cloacal mucosa of amphibians.
The family Pterygosomatidae includes mites that are parasites of aquatic mammals.
The family Pterygosomatidae includes mites that are parasites of aquatic mammals.
All Sarcoptiformes are weakly sclerotised.
All Sarcoptiformes are weakly sclerotised.
The family Psoroptidae includes burrowing astigmatic mites.
The family Psoroptidae includes burrowing astigmatic mites.
Species of the Laminosioptidae family live in the respiratory tracts of birds and mammals.
Species of the Laminosioptidae family live in the respiratory tracts of birds and mammals.
Males of the Psoroptidae family have a pair of copulatory suckers.
Males of the Psoroptidae family have a pair of copulatory suckers.
The Sarcoptidae family includes species of minor veterinary importance.
The Sarcoptidae family includes species of minor veterinary importance.
Cytoditidae mites live in the muscles of birds and mammals.
Cytoditidae mites live in the muscles of birds and mammals.
The family ATOPOMELIDAE includes mites found on the quills of chickens and cage birds.
The family ATOPOMELIDAE includes mites found on the quills of chickens and cage birds.
Members of the genus Dermoglyphus are found on the feathers of turkeys.
Members of the genus Dermoglyphus are found on the feathers of turkeys.
The genus Freyana is found on the feathers of quail.
The genus Freyana is found on the feathers of quail.
The family EPIDERMOPTIDAE includes mites found on the tail and flight feathers of chickens.
The family EPIDERMOPTIDAE includes mites found on the tail and flight feathers of chickens.
The genus Hypodectes is of importance in chickens and wild birds.
The genus Hypodectes is of importance in chickens and wild birds.
The sub-order TROMBIDIFORMES includes mites without stigmata.
The sub-order TROMBIDIFORMES includes mites without stigmata.
The genus Knemidocoptes is a parasite of poultry and domestic birds.
The genus Knemidocoptes is a parasite of poultry and domestic birds.
Cytodites are found in the digestive system of birds.
Cytodites are found in the digestive system of birds.
Mycoptes is a genus of veterinary interest that affects fur-bearing mammals.
Mycoptes is a genus of veterinary interest that affects fur-bearing mammals.
Laminosioptes are relatively large mites.
Laminosioptes are relatively large mites.
Feather mites of the genus Megninia are found on the muscles of chickens and other captive Galliformes.
Feather mites of the genus Megninia are found on the muscles of chickens and other captive Galliformes.
Cytodites have chelicerae.
Cytodites have chelicerae.
The genus Pyemotes includes mites that are small and have rounded bodies.
The genus Pyemotes includes mites that are small and have rounded bodies.
Family Syringophilidae mites are found on reptiles.
Family Syringophilidae mites are found on reptiles.
Myobia and Radfordia species cause severe dermatitis in laboratory mice and rats.
Myobia and Radfordia species cause severe dermatitis in laboratory mice and rats.
Family Ophioptidae mites are found beneath the scales of lizards.
Family Ophioptidae mites are found beneath the scales of lizards.
Demodex mites have a characteristic 'cigar-shaped' body.
Demodex mites have a characteristic 'cigar-shaped' body.
Family Cloacaridae mites are found in the cloacal mucosa of amphibians.
Family Cloacaridae mites are found in the cloacal mucosa of amphibians.
The family Cheyletiidae consists entirely of predatory mites.
The family Cheyletiidae consists entirely of predatory mites.
All species of Demodex mites are found in humans.
All species of Demodex mites are found in humans.
Cheyletiella mites are typically less than 0.4 mm long.
Cheyletiella mites are typically less than 0.4 mm long.
Demodex folliculorum is a species of mite that infects dogs.
Demodex folliculorum is a species of mite that infects dogs.
Cheyletiella mites have a characteristic 'waist' in their body.
Cheyletiella mites have a characteristic 'waist' in their body.
The Sarcoptiformes are a large group of strongly sclerotised mites.
The Sarcoptiformes are a large group of strongly sclerotised mites.
The legs of Psoroptidae family mites are shorter than those of the burrowing mites.
The legs of Psoroptidae family mites are shorter than those of the burrowing mites.
Cytoditidae mites live in the feathers of birds and mammals.
Cytoditidae mites live in the feathers of birds and mammals.
Males of the Sarcoptidae family have a pair of copulatory suckers.
Males of the Sarcoptidae family have a pair of copulatory suckers.
All Sarcoptiformes have stigmata and tracheae.
All Sarcoptiformes have stigmata and tracheae.
The family Psoroptidae includes species that are burrowing astigmatic mites.
The family Psoroptidae includes species that are burrowing astigmatic mites.
The three genera of veterinary importance are Psoroptes, Chorioptes, and Demodex.
The three genera of veterinary importance are Psoroptes, Chorioptes, and Demodex.
The genus Cytodites are parasites of fur-bearing mammals.
The genus Cytodites are parasites of fur-bearing mammals.
The family Laminosioptidae includes mites that are found in the respiratory system of birds.
The family Laminosioptidae includes mites that are found in the respiratory system of birds.
The family Analgidae includes mites that are found on the down and contour feathers of chickens and other captive Galliformes.
The family Analgidae includes mites that are found on the down and contour feathers of chickens and other captive Galliformes.
The genus Knemidocoptes has been described to have twelve species of veterinary importance.
The genus Knemidocoptes has been described to have twelve species of veterinary importance.
The family Listerophidae includes mites that are parasites of birds.
The family Listerophidae includes mites that are parasites of birds.
Members of the genus Freyana are found on the feathers of turkeys and cage birds.
Members of the genus Freyana are found on the feathers of turkeys and cage birds.
The family EPIDERMOPTIDAE includes mites found on pigeons.
The family EPIDERMOPTIDAE includes mites found on pigeons.
The genus Hypodectes is of importance in poultry and domestic birds.
The genus Hypodectes is of importance in poultry and domestic birds.
The sub-order TROMBIDIFORMES includes mites without stigmata.
The sub-order TROMBIDIFORMES includes mites without stigmata.
Chirodiscoides is found on the quills of chickens and cage birds.
Chirodiscoides is found on the quills of chickens and cage birds.
The family PTEROLICHIDAE includes mites found on the tail and flight feathers of pigeons.
The family PTEROLICHIDAE includes mites found on the tail and flight feathers of pigeons.
Demodex mites can be found in the hair follicles and sebaceous glands of humans.
Demodex mites can be found in the hair follicles and sebaceous glands of humans.
All species of the genus Demodex are found in humans.
All species of the genus Demodex are found in humans.
The majority of mites in the family Cheyletiidae are ectoparasites.
The majority of mites in the family Cheyletiidae are ectoparasites.
Cheyletiella mites have a characteristic 'cigar-shaped' body.
Cheyletiella mites have a characteristic 'cigar-shaped' body.
Demodex mites have six pairs of legs.
Demodex mites have six pairs of legs.
The family Demodecidae contains a single genus of veterinary interest, Cheyletiella.
The family Demodecidae contains a single genus of veterinary interest, Cheyletiella.
Female Pyemotes mites lay eggs that hatch into fully formed adults.
Female Pyemotes mites lay eggs that hatch into fully formed adults.
Mites of the family Ophiopidae are found beneath the scales of lizards.
Mites of the family Ophiopidae are found beneath the scales of lizards.
The family Syringophilidae includes mites that feed on tissue fluids of feather follicles, causing feather loss in birds.
The family Syringophilidae includes mites that feed on tissue fluids of feather follicles, causing feather loss in birds.
Mites of the genus Myobia cause a severe dermatitis in laboratory mice.
Mites of the genus Myobia cause a severe dermatitis in laboratory mice.
The family Pterygosomatidae includes mites that are parasites of aquatic mammals.
The family Pterygosomatidae includes mites that are parasites of aquatic mammals.
