Tropical rat mite

Pronunciation
/TRAY-pih-kul rat MYT/
Category
Taxonomy
Singular
Tropical rat mite
Plural
Tropical rat mites

Definition

A parasitic mite species (Ornithonyssus bacoti) that feeds on the blood of rats and other rodents.

Etymology

The name reflects its tropical habitat and association with rats.

Example

Tropical rat mites are vectors for various diseases, including rodentpox.

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