Difference between revisions of "Leporacarus"
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| − | Leporacarus mites are [[Non-Burrowing Mites|surface mites]] found on rabbits (domestic and wild) and hares. They are non-pathogenic, common mites. | + | |
| + | ''Leporacarus'' mites are [[Non-Burrowing Mites|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. | The mite clings to individual hairs and feeds on sebaceous secretions and skin debris. | ||
| − | Leporacarus mites may cause dermatitis in humans handling infected animals. | + | ''Leporacarus'' mites may cause dermatitis in humans handling infected animals. |
[[Category:Non-Burrowing_Mites]][[Category:Rabbit]] | [[Category:Non-Burrowing_Mites]][[Category:Rabbit]] | ||
[[Category:To_Do_-_AimeeHicks]] | [[Category:To_Do_-_AimeeHicks]] | ||
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| 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.