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How many pairs of legs do adult and nymph mites have respectively?
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- Adults have 4 pairs of legs
- Nymphs have 3 pairs of legs
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What is the main feature which distinguishes burrowing mites from non-burrowing mites?
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- Burrowing mites have short legs which project only a small distance from the body
- Non-burrowing mites have longer legs
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Is Sarcoptes as burrowing or non-burrowing mite?
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What clinical signs present in an infection caused by Sarcoptes mites?
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- Erythema with papule formation
- Intense pruritis
- Wrinkling and thickening of the skin
- Scabies
- Rash may present if a hypersensitivity reaction develops
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Which species are affected by Knemidocoptes mites?
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What are the three main species of Knemidocoptes mites and what conditions do they cause?
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- K. mutans
- K. gallinae
- K. pilae
- Causes scaly face and beak
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Which species do Trixacarus mites affect and how long can it take before the infection causes death?
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- Labaratory rodents
- 3-4 months after infection
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What shape are Demodex mites?
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What are the two types of demodecosis caused by Demodex mites?
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- Pustular
- Skin invasion by Stapylococcus.
- More serious infection
- Squamous
- Dry reaction
- Less serious
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What species do Notoedres mites affect?
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- Cats
- Rats
- Humans
- Rabbits
- Tropical bats
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What are the main species of non-burrowing mites of veterinary importance?
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- Chorioptes
- Psoroptes
- Otodectes
- Cheyletiella
- Dermanyssus
- Ornithonyssus
- Trombicula
- Leporacarus
- Varroa
- Forage mites
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Do Psoroptes mites have segmented or unsegmented pedicles?
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What are the two main Psoroptes mites of veterinary importance?
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- P. cuniculi
- Affects labaratory and pet rabbits
- P. ovis
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Do Chorioptes mites have segmented or unsegmented pedicles and what is the main species of veterinary importance?
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Which non-burrowing mite causes otitis externa in dogs?
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Which non-burrowing mite causes walking dandruff?
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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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- The poultry red mite
- Spends most of its time off of the host
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Which mites are often found in feed stores and bedding and what problems do they cause?
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- Forage mites
- Causes respiratory distrubances and skin reactions
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To which industry do Varroa destructor pose a major problem?
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