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==Identification==
==Identification==
The adult ''Psoroptes'' are around 0.75mm in length and oval in shape.
The adult ''Psoroptes'' are around 0.75mm in length and oval in shape.
They have three-jointed pedicles, each with suckers on the ends; also known as pulvilli.
They have three-jointed pedicles, each with suckers on the ends; also known as '''pulvilli'''.
The legs of adult females are all approximately the same length. However, in the males the fourth pair of legs is significantly shorter than the rest. The males also tend to be smaller then the females.
The legs of adult females are all approximately the same length. However, in the males the fourth pair of legs is significantly shorter than the rest. The males also tend to be smaller then the females.