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| + | |name =''Leporacarus'' | ||
| + | |phylum =Arthropoda | ||
| + | |class =Arachnida | ||
| + | |order =Astigmata | ||
| + | |family =Listrophoridae | ||
| + | |genus =Leporacarus | ||
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| Leporacarus | |
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| Phylum | Arthropoda |
| Class | Arachnida |
| Order | Astigmata |
| Family | Listrophoridae |
| Genus | Leporacarus |
| Also known as: | Rabbit fur mite |
Leporacarus mites are surface mites found on rabbits (domestic and wild) and hares. They are non-pathogenic, common mites.
The mite clings to individual hairs and feeds on sebaceous secretions and skin debris.
Leporacarus mites may cause dermatitis in humans handling infected animals.