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[[Dermanyssus gallinae|''Dermanyssus gallinae'']]

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[[Ornithonyssus|''Ornithonyssus'']]

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~~===''Ornithonyssus''===~~

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*Also called the Northern mite or Northern feather mite

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*Closely related to ''Dermanyssus''

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*Hairy

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*Spends entire life cycle '''on''' the host

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*Occurs in caged birds and poultry

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*Causes feathers to become matted and severe scabbing can develop

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**Scabs particularly seen around the vent

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*Decreases egg production

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*Grey or black discolouration of feathers when large numbers of mites are present

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