Northern fowl mite

Pronunciation
/NORTH-ern FOWL mite/
Category
Parasitology
Singular
Northern fowl mite
Plural
Northern fowl mites

Definition

A parasitic mite that infests poultry, especially chickens. It causes skin irritation and feather loss in birds.

Etymology

The name refers to the geographic location where it is commonly found and the type of animal it infects.

Example

Northern fowl mites are a common pest in poultry farms.

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