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[[Image:trixacarus.jpg|thumb|right|200px|''Trixacarus infestation in a guinea pig.'' - Uwe Gille 2008,Wikimedia Commons]]

[[Image:trixacarus.jpg|thumb|right|200px|''Trixacarus infestation in a guinea pig.'' - Uwe Gille 2008,Wikimedia Commons]]

 

''Trixacarus'' mites are [[Burrowing Mites|burrowing mites]] of rodents. They cause Trixacaral mange, particularly in guinea pigs.

 

| ''Selnick mite''

 

Trixacarus mites are [[Burrowing Mites|burrowing mites]] of rodents. They cause Trixacaral mange, particularly in guinea pigs.

==Identification==

==Identification==

The mites are similar to [[Sarcoptes|''Sarcoptes'']] mites, but half the size. The mites can be identified from [[Notoedres|''Notoedres']] mites by their prominent sharp dorsal spines.

The mites are similar to [[Sarcoptes|''Sarcoptes'']] mites, but half the size. The mites can be identified from [[Notoedres|''Notoedres'']] mites by their prominent sharp dorsal spines.

==Life cycle==

==Life cycle==

Trixacarus mites have a '''3 week''' life cycle and can only survive a few weeks off the host. They are species specific and can be transmitted through direct contact, particularly through close contact between mother and offspring.

''Trixacarus'' mites have a '''3 week''' life cycle and can only survive a few weeks off the host. They are species specific and can be transmitted through direct contact, particularly through close contact between mother and offspring.

==Infection==

==Infection==

==Important Species==

==Important Species==

''Trixacarus caviae''- This species causes mange in guinea pigs.

''Trixacarus caviae'' - This species causes [[Mites - Guinea Pigs#Burrowing Mites|mange in guinea pigs]].

''Trixacarus diversus''- This species causes mange in rats, mice and hamsters.

''Trixacarus diversus'' - This species causes mange in rats, mice and hamsters.

 

==References==

==References==

 

 

[[Category:Burrowing_Mites]]

[[Category:Burrowing_Mites]]