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===Important Species===
===Important Species===
*''K. mutans''
*''K. mutans''
::This species is the cause of 'scaly leg'in poultry species as the mite burrows beneath scales on the leg and foot. This causes lameness as well as the presence of ragged legs and feed and distorted claws.
::This species is the cause of '''scaly leg''' in poultry species as the mite burrows beneath scales on the leg and foot. This causes lameness as well as the presence of ragged legs and feed and distorted claws.
*''K. gallinae''
*''K. gallinae''
*''K. pilae''
*''K. pilae''
::This species is the cause of 'scaly face' psittacine birds. The mite attacks the bare areas of the face, beak, cere and body causing scaliness but little pruritus.
::This species is the cause of '''scaly face''' psittacine birds. The mite attacks the bare areas of the face, beak, cere and body causing scaliness but little pruritus.
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