Euroglyphus maynei

Pronunciation
/yoo-roh-GLIF-us MAY-nee/
Category
Taxonomy
Singular
Euroglyphus maynei
Plural
Euroglyphus maynei

Definition

A species of mite that belongs to the family Acaridae, known as the European house dust mite.

Etymology

Named in honor of the Belgian acarologist André Remy Mayné, who contributed significantly to the study of mites.

Example

Euroglyphus maynei are commonly found in homes and can cause allergic reactions.

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