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*Adults have 4 pairs of legs | *Adults have 4 pairs of legs | ||
*Nymphs have 3 pairs of legs | *Nymphs have 3 pairs of legs | ||
| − | |l1= | + | |l1=Mites#Astigmata Introduction |
|q2=What is the main feature which distinguishes burrowing mites from non-burrowing mites? | |q2=What is the main feature which distinguishes burrowing mites from non-burrowing mites? | ||
|a2= | |a2= | ||
*Burrowing mites have short legs which project only a small distance from the body | *Burrowing mites have short legs which project only a small distance from the body | ||
*Non-burrowing mites have longer legs | *Non-burrowing mites have longer legs | ||
| − | |l2= | + | |l2=Burrowing Mites |
|q3=Is ''Sarcoptes'' as burrowing or non-burrowing mite? | |q3=Is ''Sarcoptes'' as burrowing or non-burrowing mite? | ||
|a3=Burrowing | |a3=Burrowing | ||
| − | |l3= | + | |l3=Sarcoptes |
|q4=What clinical signs present in an infection caused by ''Sarcoptes'' mites? | |q4=What clinical signs present in an infection caused by ''Sarcoptes'' mites? | ||
|a4= | |a4= | ||
*Erythema with papule formation | *Erythema with papule formation | ||
| − | *Intense | + | *Intense pruritus |
*Wrinkling and thickening of the skin | *Wrinkling and thickening of the skin | ||
*Scabies | *Scabies | ||
*Rash may present if a hypersensitivity reaction develops | *Rash may present if a hypersensitivity reaction develops | ||
| − | |l4= | + | |l4=Sarcoptic Mange |
|q5=Which species are affected by ''Knemidocoptes'' mites? | |q5=Which species are affected by ''Knemidocoptes'' mites? | ||
|a5=Avians | |a5=Avians | ||
| − | |l5= | + | |l5=Knemidocoptes |
|q6=What are the three main species of ''Knemidocoptes'' mites and what conditions do they cause? | |q6=What are the three main species of ''Knemidocoptes'' mites and what conditions do they cause? | ||
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*K. pilae | *K. pilae | ||
**Causes scaly face and beak | **Causes scaly face and beak | ||
| − | |l6= | + | |l6=Knemidocoptes |
|q7=Which species do ''Trixacarus'' mites affect and how long can it take before the infection causes death? | |q7=Which species do ''Trixacarus'' mites affect and how long can it take before the infection causes death? | ||
|a7= | |a7= | ||
*Labaratory rodents | *Labaratory rodents | ||
**3-4 months after infection | **3-4 months after infection | ||
| − | |l7= | + | |l7=Trixacarus |
|q8=What shape are ''Demodex'' mites? | |q8=What shape are ''Demodex'' mites? | ||
|a8=Cigar shaped | |a8=Cigar shaped | ||
| − | |l8= | + | |l8=Demodex |
|q9=What are the two types of demodecosis caused by ''Demodex'' mites? | |q9=What are the two types of demodecosis caused by ''Demodex'' mites? | ||
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**Dry reaction | **Dry reaction | ||
**Less serious | **Less serious | ||
| − | |l9= | + | |l9=Demodex |
|q10=What species do ''Notoedres'' mites affect? | |q10=What species do ''Notoedres'' mites affect? | ||
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*Rabbits | *Rabbits | ||
*Tropical bats | *Tropical bats | ||
| − | |l10= | + | |l10=Notoedres |
|q11=What are the main species of non-burrowing mites of veterinary importance? | |q11=What are the main species of non-burrowing mites of veterinary importance? | ||
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*Varroa | *Varroa | ||
*Forage mites | *Forage mites | ||
| − | |l11= | + | |l11=Non-Burrowing Mites |
|q12=Do ''Psoroptes'' mites have segmented or unsegmented pedicles? | |q12=Do ''Psoroptes'' mites have segmented or unsegmented pedicles? | ||
|a12=Segmented | |a12=Segmented | ||
| − | |l12= | + | |l12=Psoroptes |
|q13=What are the two main ''Psoroptes'' mites of veterinary importance? | |q13=What are the two main ''Psoroptes'' mites of veterinary importance? | ||
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*P. ovis | *P. ovis | ||
**Causes sheep scab | **Causes sheep scab | ||
| − | |l13= | + | |l13=Psoroptes |
|q14=Do ''Chorioptes'' mites have segmented or unsegmented pedicles and what is the main species of veterinary importance? | |q14=Do ''Chorioptes'' mites have segmented or unsegmented pedicles and what is the main species of veterinary importance? | ||
|a14= | |a14= | ||
*Unsgmented | *Unsgmented | ||
*C. bovis | *C. bovis | ||
| − | |l14= | + | |l14=Psoroptes |
|q15=Which non-burrowing mite causes otitis externa in dogs? | |q15=Which non-burrowing mite causes otitis externa in dogs? | ||
|a15=Otodectes cynotis | |a15=Otodectes cynotis | ||
| − | |l15= | + | |l15=Otodectes cynotis |
|q16=Which non-burrowing mite causes walking dandruff? | |q16=Which non-burrowing mite causes walking dandruff? | ||
|a16=Cheyleteilla | |a16=Cheyleteilla | ||
| − | |l16= | + | |l16=Cheyletiella spp. |
|q17=What is ''Dermanyssus gallinae'' better known as and does it spend most of its time on or off its host species? | |q17=What is ''Dermanyssus gallinae'' better known as and does it spend most of its time on or off its host species? | ||
|a17= | |a17= | ||
*The poultry red mite | *The poultry red mite | ||
*Spends most of its time off of the host | *Spends most of its time off of the host | ||
| − | |l17= | + | |l17=Dermanyssus gallinae |
|q18=Which mites are often found in feed stores and bedding and what problems do they cause? | |q18=Which mites are often found in feed stores and bedding and what problems do they cause? | ||
|a18= | |a18= | ||
*Forage mites | *Forage mites | ||
*Causes respiratory distrubances and skin reactions | *Causes respiratory distrubances and skin reactions | ||
| − | |l18= | + | |l18=Forage Mites |
|q19=To which industry do ''Varroa destructor'' pose a major problem? | |q19=To which industry do ''Varroa destructor'' pose a major problem? | ||
|a19=Honeybee farming | |a19=Honeybee farming | ||
| − | |l19= | + | |l19=Varroa destructor |
</FlashCard> | </FlashCard> | ||
| − | [[Category:Flashcards]] | + | [[Category:Parasite Flashcards]] |
[[Category:Mites]] | [[Category:Mites]] | ||
Latest revision as of 13:49, 7 February 2011
| Question | Answer | Article | |
| How many pairs of legs do adult and nymph mites have respectively? |
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| What is the main feature which distinguishes burrowing mites from non-burrowing mites? |
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Link to Article | |
| Is Sarcoptes as burrowing or non-burrowing mite? | Burrowing
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Link to Article | |
| What clinical signs present in an infection caused by Sarcoptes mites? |
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Link to Article | |
| Which species are affected by Knemidocoptes mites? | Avians
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Link to Article | |
| What are the three main species of Knemidocoptes mites and what conditions do they cause? |
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Link to Article | |
| Which species do Trixacarus mites affect and how long can it take before the infection causes death? |
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Link to Article | |
| What shape are Demodex mites? | Cigar shaped
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Link to Article | |
| What are the two types of demodecosis caused by Demodex mites? |
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Link to Article | |
| What species do Notoedres mites affect? |
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Link to Article | |
| What are the main species of non-burrowing mites of veterinary importance? |
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Link to Article | |
| Do Psoroptes mites have segmented or unsegmented pedicles? | Segmented
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Link to Article | |
| What are the two main Psoroptes mites of veterinary importance? |
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Link to Article | |
| Do Chorioptes mites have segmented or unsegmented pedicles and what is the main species of veterinary importance? |
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Link to Article | |
| Which non-burrowing mite causes otitis externa in dogs? | Otodectes cynotis
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Link to Article | |
| Which non-burrowing mite causes walking dandruff? | Cheyleteilla
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Link to Article | |
| What is Dermanyssus gallinae better known as and does it spend most of its time on or off its host species? |
|
Link to Article | |
| Which mites are often found in feed stores and bedding and what problems do they cause? |
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Link to Article | |
| To which industry do Varroa destructor pose a major problem? | Honeybee farming
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Link to Article | |