Red chicken mite

Pronunciation
/red chik-en might/
Category
Parasitology
Singular
Red chicken mite
Plural
Red chicken mites

Definition

A parasitic mite that infests poultry, particularly chickens, causing damage and reduced productivity.

Etymology

From the color of the mite's body and its host animal.

Example

The red chicken mite (Dermanyssus gallinae) is a common pest in poultry farms.

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