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===Life Cycle===
 
===Life Cycle===
 
The entire life cycle takes place on a single host and takes between 14 and 21 days to complete. The mite is spread by close contact with an infected animal, however it can survive for a limited time off the host. <br/>
 
The entire life cycle takes place on a single host and takes between 14 and 21 days to complete. The mite is spread by close contact with an infected animal, however it can survive for a limited time off the host. <br/>
'''Eggs'''
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'''Eggs'''<br/>
 
Laid into the stratum corneum by the burrowing female.<br/>
 
Laid into the stratum corneum by the burrowing female.<br/>
'''Larvae'''
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'''Larvae'''<br/>
 
Burrow into the skin and go through two nymphal stages before reaching maturity
 
Burrow into the skin and go through two nymphal stages before reaching maturity
  
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