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The family ATOPOMELIDAE is found on the quills of chickens and cage birds.
The family ATOPOMELIDAE is found on the quills of chickens and cage birds.
False
Members of the genus Epidermoptes are found on quail.
Members of the genus Epidermoptes are found on quail.
False
The genus Sideroferus is found on the tail and flight feathers of chickens.
The genus Sideroferus is found on the tail and flight feathers of chickens.
False
The Sarcoptiformes are a small group of mites.
The Sarcoptiformes are a small group of mites.
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The legs of burrowing mites are longer than those of non-burrowing mites.
The legs of burrowing mites are longer than those of non-burrowing mites.
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The trombidiformes (Prostigmata) are a small and diverse group of mites.
The trombidiformes (Prostigmata) are a small and diverse group of mites.
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The genus of veterinary interest in the family LISTEROPHERIDAE is Psoroptes.
The genus of veterinary interest in the family LISTEROPHERIDAE is Psoroptes.
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Cytodites are respiratory parasites of birds, rodents, and bats.
Cytodites are respiratory parasites of birds, rodents, and bats.
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The family Sarcoptidae includes species that are important ectoparasites.
The family Sarcoptidae includes species that are important ectoparasites.
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There are over 100 families in the sub-order TROMBIDIFORMES (PROSTIGMATA) that contain species of veterinary importance.
There are over 100 families in the sub-order TROMBIDIFORMES (PROSTIGMATA) that contain species of veterinary importance.
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The genus Hypodectes is of importance in chickens and cage birds.
The genus Hypodectes is of importance in chickens and cage birds.
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The family Psoroptidae includes burrowing astigmatic mites.
The family Psoroptidae includes burrowing astigmatic mites.
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The family KNEMIDOCOPTIDAE is a parasite of fur-bearing mammals.
The family KNEMIDOCOPTIDAE is a parasite of fur-bearing mammals.
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Laminosioptes are relatively large mites with a smooth, elongated body and many setae.
Laminosioptes are relatively large mites with a smooth, elongated body and many setae.
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The Sarcoptiformes have stigmata and tracheae.
The Sarcoptiformes have stigmata and tracheae.
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Male Psoroptidae have a single copulatory sucker.
Male Psoroptidae have a single copulatory sucker.
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The family ANALGIDAE is a parasite of wild birds only.
The family ANALGIDAE is a parasite of wild birds only.
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Otodectes is one of the three genera of veterinary importance.
Otodectes is one of the three genera of veterinary importance.
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Mites of the genus Pyemotes lay eggs.
Mites of the genus Pyemotes lay eggs.
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Syringophilus mites feed on the blood of poultry.
Syringophilus mites feed on the blood of poultry.
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Mites of the family OPHIOPTIDAE are found on the skin of reptiles.
Mites of the family OPHIOPTIDAE are found on the skin of reptiles.
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Cloacarus mites are found in terrestrial turtles.
Cloacarus mites are found in terrestrial turtles.
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The Demodecidae family of mites contains multiple genera of veterinary interest.
The Demodecidae family of mites contains multiple genera of veterinary interest.
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Demodex mites are found in the liver of animals.
Demodex mites are found in the liver of animals.
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The Cheyletiidae family of mites are primarily ectoparasites.
The Cheyletiidae family of mites are primarily ectoparasites.
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Demodex mites are specialized to live in the digestive system of animals.
Demodex mites are specialized to live in the digestive system of animals.
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Species of the genus Myobia cause dermatitis in laboratory rats.
Species of the genus Myobia cause dermatitis in laboratory rats.
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The Cheyletiidae family of mites are all predators.
The Cheyletiidae family of mites are all predators.
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Demodex mites are host-specific.
Demodex mites are host-specific.
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What is the characteristic of the body of soft ticks?
What is the characteristic of the body of soft ticks?
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Where is the gnathosoma located in nymphs and adults of soft ticks?
Where is the gnathosoma located in nymphs and adults of soft ticks?
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How many nymphal stages do soft ticks have?
How many nymphal stages do soft ticks have?
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What is distinctive about the legs of soft ticks?
What is distinctive about the legs of soft ticks?
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What is unique about the life cycle of soft ticks?
What is unique about the life cycle of soft ticks?
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Where are soft ticks typically found?
Where are soft ticks typically found?
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What do ectoparasitic mites primarily feed on?
What do ectoparasitic mites primarily feed on?
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How do ectoparasitic mites typically transmit from host to host?
How do ectoparasitic mites typically transmit from host to host?
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What is the term for infestation by mites?
What is the term for infestation by mites?
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What is the characteristic of the body of parasitic mites?
What is the characteristic of the body of parasitic mites?
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What is the location of the genital orifice in mites?
What is the location of the genital orifice in mites?
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What is the purpose of ventral shields in mites?
What is the purpose of ventral shields in mites?
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What is the primary function of hairs, or setae, on the idiosoma of many mite species?
What is the primary function of hairs, or setae, on the idiosoma of many mite species?
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What is the typical duration of the life cycle of many parasitic mite species?
What is the typical duration of the life cycle of many parasitic mite species?
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What is the characteristic of the eyes in mite species where they are present?
What is the characteristic of the eyes in mite species where they are present?
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How is transmission of mites mainly achieved?
How is transmission of mites mainly achieved?
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What is the number of legs in the larval stage of mite development?
What is the number of legs in the larval stage of mite development?
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What is the significance of stigmata in mites?
What is the significance of stigmata in mites?
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What is the function of the sensory palps in the gnathosoma of a mite?
What is the function of the sensory palps in the gnathosoma of a mite?
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What is the function of the chelicerae in the gnathosoma of a mite?
What is the function of the chelicerae in the gnathosoma of a mite?
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What is the buccal cone in the gnathosoma of a mite?
What is the buccal cone in the gnathosoma of a mite?
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What is the hypostome in mesostigmatic mites?
What is the hypostome in mesostigmatic mites?
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How many pairs of legs do nymphal and adult mites have?
How many pairs of legs do nymphal and adult mites have?
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What is the function of the empodium?
What is the function of the empodium?
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What is the characteristic of the integument of soft ticks?
What is the characteristic of the integument of soft ticks?
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What is the location of the eyes in soft ticks when present?
What is the location of the eyes in soft ticks when present?
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What is the characteristic of the stigmata in soft ticks?
What is the characteristic of the stigmata in soft ticks?
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How many nymphal stages do soft ticks have?
How many nymphal stages do soft ticks have?
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What is the characteristic of the life cycle of soft ticks?
What is the characteristic of the life cycle of soft ticks?
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Where are soft ticks typically found?
Where are soft ticks typically found?
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What is the primary source of nutrition for ectoparasitic mites of mammals and birds?
What is the primary source of nutrition for ectoparasitic mites of mammals and birds?
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What is the term for the infestation of animals by mites?
What is the term for the infestation of animals by mites?
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What is the characteristic of the body of parasitic mites?
What is the characteristic of the body of parasitic mites?
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What is the function of the ventral shields in mites?
What is the function of the ventral shields in mites?
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What is the location of the genital orifice in mites?
What is the location of the genital orifice in mites?
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What is the significance of some mites being intermediate hosts of anoplocephalid cestodes?
What is the significance of some mites being intermediate hosts of anoplocephalid cestodes?
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What is the function of setae on the idiosoma of many mite species?
What is the function of setae on the idiosoma of many mite species?
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What is unique about the life cycle of many parasitic mite species?
What is unique about the life cycle of many parasitic mite species?
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Where do gas exchange occur in some mites?
Where do gas exchange occur in some mites?
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What is the characteristic of eyes in mite species where they are present?
What is the characteristic of eyes in mite species where they are present?
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What is the significance of stigmata in the classification of mites?
What is the significance of stigmata in the classification of mites?
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How many legs do nymphal and adult mites have?
How many legs do nymphal and adult mites have?
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What is located between the chelicerae in the gnathosoma of a mite?
What is located between the chelicerae in the gnathosoma of a mite?
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What is the function of the palps in the gnathosoma of a mite?
What is the function of the palps in the gnathosoma of a mite?
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How many pairs of legs do larval mites have?
How many pairs of legs do larval mites have?
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What is the term for the last segment of the palps in mites?
What is the term for the last segment of the palps in mites?
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What is the function of the empodium in mites?
What is the function of the empodium in mites?
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What is the term for the socket-like chamber formed by the enlarged coxae of the palps in mites?
What is the term for the socket-like chamber formed by the enlarged coxae of the palps in mites?
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