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===Identification===

===Identification===

''Knemidocoptes'' are small round mites found in different locations on avian species dependant on the species of mite present. They have short legs similarly to most other species of burrowing mites. They may look similar to ''Sarcoptes spp.'' however they lack pegs and have dorsal striations instead. The mites breath through their cuticles and therefore are astigmata. The presence of a terminal anus can also be used as a distinguishing feature.

''Knemidocoptes'' are small round mites found in different locations on avian species dependant on the species of mite present. They have a stumpy legged appearance as their coxa are sunk into the body. Unlike other burrowing mites, that have pediculated suckers, the tarsal portions of ''Knemidocoptes'' mites have claw like structures and tactile hairs. They may look similar to ''Sarcoptes spp.'' however they lack pegs and have dorsal striations instead. The mites breath through their cuticles and therefore are astigmata. The presence of a terminal anus can also be used as a distinguishing feature.

===Detection===

===Detection===

The method of detection is a combination of the presence of clinical signs as well as identification of mites on a skin scrape or feather pluck.

The method of detection is a combination of the presence of clinical signs as well as identification of mites on a skin scrape or feather pluck. A single mite is diagnostic of Knemidocoptes infection.

===Life Cycle===

===Life Cycle===