Dermanyssoidea

Pronunciation
/der-man-iss-oh-ee-dee/
Category
Taxonomy
Singular
Dermanyssoid
Plural
Dermanyssoidea

Definition

A superfamily of mites belonging to the order Mesostigmata, known for their parasitic nature and medical and veterinary importance.

Full guide

Read the full Dermanyssoidea guide for identification, examples, and taxonomy.

Etymology

From Greek 'derma' meaning 'skin', 'nyssos' meaning 'bite', and 'idea' meaning 'form'.

Example

Dermanyssoid mites are known to parasitize various animals, including birds, mammals, and reptiles.

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