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*Cephalo-thorax
 
*Cephalo-thorax
 
*Abdomen
 
*Abdomen
|l1=Arachnida_Structure_and_Function
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|l1=Arachnida#Structure and Function
 
|q2=Summarise the arachnid life cycle
 
|q2=Summarise the arachnid life cycle
 
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*Nymphal stage follows the larval stage
 
*Nymphal stage follows the larval stage
 
*Nymph undergoes ecdyses forming the adult
 
*Nymph undergoes ecdyses forming the adult
|l2=Arachnida_Life_Cycles
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|l2=Arachnida#Life Cycle
 
</FlashCard>
 
</FlashCard>
  
 
<big>'''[[Ticks Flashcards]]
 
<big>'''[[Ticks Flashcards]]
  
'''[[Mites Flashcards]]
 
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[[Category:Arachnida]][[Category:Parasite Flashcards]]
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===Mites===
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<FlashCard questions="19">
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|q1=How many pairs of legs do adult and nymph mites have respectively?
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|a1=
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*Adults have 4 pairs of legs
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*Nymphs have 3 pairs of legs
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|l1=Suborder: Astigmata, astigmatid mites#Astigmata Introduction
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|q2=What is the main feature which distinguishes burrowing mites from non-burrowing mites?
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|a2=
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*Burrowing mites have short legs which project only a small distance from the body
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*Non-burrowing mites have longer legs
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|l2=Suborder: Astigmata, astigmatid mites#Sarcoptidae
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|q3=Is ''Sarcoptes'' as burrowing or non-burrowing mite?
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|a3=Burrowing
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|l3=Suborder: Astigmata, astigmatid mites#Sarcoptidae
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|q4=What clinical signs present in an infection caused by ''Sarcoptes'' mites?
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|a4=
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*Erythema with papule formation
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*Intense pruritis
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*Wrinkling and thickening of the skin
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*Scabies
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*Rash may present if a hypersensitivity reaction develops
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|l4=Suborder: Astigmata, astigmatid mites#Sarcoptidae
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|q5=Which species are affected by ''Knemidocoptes'' mites?
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|a5=Avians
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|l5=Suborder: Astigmata, astigmatid mites#Knemidocoptes
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|q6=What are the three main species of ''Knemidocoptes'' mites and what conditions do they cause?
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|a6=
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*K. mutans
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**Causes scaly leg
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*K. gallinae
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**Causes depluming itch
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*K. pilae
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**Causes scaly face and beak
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|l6=Suborder: Astigmata, astigmatid mites#Knemidocoptes
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|q7=Which species do ''Trixacarus'' mites affect and how long can it take before the infection causes death?
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|a7=
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*Labaratory rodents
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**3-4 months after infection
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|l7=Suborder: Astigmata, astigmatid mites#Trixacarus
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|q8=What shape are ''Demodex'' mites?
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|a8=Cigar shaped
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|l8=Suborder: Astigmata, astigmatid mites#Demodex
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|q9=What are the two types of demodecosis caused by ''Demodex'' mites?
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|a9=
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*Pustular
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**Skin invasion by ''Stapylococcus''.
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**More serious infection
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*Squamous
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**Dry reaction
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**Less serious
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|l9=Suborder: Astigmata, astigmatid mites#Demodex
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|q10=What species do ''Notoedres'' mites affect?
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|a10=
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*Cats
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*Rats
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*Humans
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*Rabbits
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*Tropical bats
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|l10=Suborder: Astigmata, astigmatid mites#Notoedres
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|q11=What are the main species of non-burrowing mites of veterinary importance?
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|a11=
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*Chorioptes
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*Psoroptes
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*Otodectes
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*Cheyletiella
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*Dermanyssus
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*Ornithonyssus
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*Trombicula
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*Leporacarus
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*Varroa
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*Forage mites
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|l11=Suborder: Astigmata, astigmatid mites#Non-Burrowing Mites
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|q12=Do ''Psoroptes'' mites have segmented or unsegmented pedicles?
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|a12=Segmented
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|l12=Suborder: Astigmata, astigmatid mites#Psoroptes
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|q13=What are the two main ''Psoroptes'' mites of veterinary importance?
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|a13=
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*P. cuniculi
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**Affects labaratory and pet rabbits
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*P. ovis
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**Causes sheep scab
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|l13=Suborder: Astigmata, astigmatid mites#Psoroptes
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|q14=Do ''Chorioptes'' mites have segmented or unsegmented pedicles and what is the main species of veterinary importance?
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|a14=
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*Unsgmented
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*C. bovis
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|l14=Suborder: Astigmata, astigmatid mites#Psoroptes
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|q15=Which non-burrowing mite causes otitis externa in dogs?
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|a15=Otodectes cynotis
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|l15=Suborder: Astigmata, astigmatid mites#Otodectes cynotis
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|q16=Which non-burrowing mite causes walking dandruff?
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|a16=Cheyleteilla
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|l16=Suborder: Astigmata, astigmatid mites#Cheyletiella sp.
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|q17=What is ''Dermanyssus gallinae'' better known as and does it spend most of its time on or off its host species?
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|a17=
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*The poultry red mite
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*Spends most of its time off of the host
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|l17=Suborder: Astigmata, astigmatid mites#Dermanyssus gallinae
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|q18=Which mites are often found in feed stores and bedding and what problems do they cause?
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|a18=
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*Forage mites
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*Causes respiratory distrubances and skin reactions
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|l18=Suborder: Astigmata, astigmatid mites#Forage Mites
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|q19=To which industry do ''Varroa destructor'' pose a major problem?
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|a19=Honeybee farming
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|l19=Suborder: Astigmata, astigmatid mites#Varroa destructor
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</FlashCard>

Revision as of 22:07, 30 March 2010

Arachnids

Question Answer Article
What are the two divisions of the arachnid body? Link to Article
Summarise the arachnid life cycle Link to Article


Ticks Flashcards


Mites

Question Answer Article
How many pairs of legs do adult and nymph mites have respectively? Link to Article
What is the main feature which distinguishes burrowing mites from non-burrowing mites? Link to Article
Is Sarcoptes as burrowing or non-burrowing mite? Link to Article
What clinical signs present in an infection caused by Sarcoptes mites? Link to Article
Which species are affected by Knemidocoptes mites? Link to Article
What are the three main species of Knemidocoptes mites and what conditions do they cause? Link to Article
Which species do Trixacarus mites affect and how long can it take before the infection causes death? Link to Article
What shape are Demodex mites? Link to Article
What are the two types of demodecosis caused by Demodex mites? Link to Article
What species do Notoedres mites affect? Link to Article
What are the main species of non-burrowing mites of veterinary importance? Link to Article
Do Psoroptes mites have segmented or unsegmented pedicles? Link to Article
What are the two main Psoroptes mites of veterinary importance? Link to Article
Do Chorioptes mites have segmented or unsegmented pedicles and what is the main species of veterinary importance? Link to Article
Which non-burrowing mite causes otitis externa in dogs? Link to Article
Which non-burrowing mite causes walking dandruff? 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? Link to Article
To which industry do Varroa destructor pose a major problem? Link to Article