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| − | *These cause [[ | + | *These cause [[Chorioptic Mange|parasitic skin infestation]] |
*Surface parasite of horses and cattle | *Surface parasite of horses and cattle | ||
Revision as of 10:40, 30 June 2010
- These cause parasitic skin infestation
- Surface parasite of horses and cattle
- Less pathogenic than Psoroptes
- Mouthparts cannot pierce the skin
- Life cycle takes 3 weeks
Recognition
- Oval body
- Long legs
- Cup shaped suckers on unsegmented pedicels
- Females about 300μm in length
Pathogenesis