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Psoroptidae
Scab Mite
Psoroptidae is a family of parasitic mites in the order Sarcoptiformes. Members are 1–2 mm in length and inhabit the surface of host skin rather than burrowing into it. The family includes economically important genera such as Psoroptes, Chorioptes, and Otodectes, which cause mange and skin disease in mammals. Host associations span domestic animals (sheep, cattle, horses, dogs, cats, rabbits) and wildlife including African monkeys and various bird species.