family Sarcoptidae
Definition
Noun: 1. A taxonomic family of very small, often whitish mites: This term refers to a specific family within the order Sarcoptiformes. These mites are typically minute, pale in color, and include species of significant medical and veterinary importance.
Usage
- The term "Sarcoptidae" is used in scientific and academic contexts, particularly in zoology, parasitology, and veterinary medicine. It classifies a group of organisms.
- It is often preceded by the word "family" to specify its rank in biological taxonomy (Family: Sarcoptidae).
Examples
- , which causes scabies in humans and mange in animals.*
Advanced Usage
- In Taxonomic Hierarchy: The full classification is often cited as: Kingdom: Animalia, Phylum: Arthropoda, Class: Arachnida, Order: Sarcoptiformes, Family: Sarcoptidae.
- Adjectival Form: The adjective "sarcoptid" is used to describe characteristics pertaining to this family.
- The veterinarian identified a sarcoptid infestation in the dog.
Variants and Related Words
- Sarcoptidae: The core taxonomic name, often used interchangeably with "family Sarcoptidae."
- Sarcoptes: The most well-known genus within the family Sarcoptidae.
- Scabies mite: A common name for , a species within this family.
- Mange mite: A common name for species causing mange in animals.
Synonyms
- Sarcoptid mites: A descriptive synonym.
- Scabies mites (for the species ): A common name for the most medically significant member.
Notes
- This is a specialized scientific term. In everyday language, common names like "scabies mite" or "itch mite" are more frequently used to refer to the pathogenic species within this family.
- The family is characterized by parasitic, burrowing, or skin-associated lifestyles.
Noun
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small whitish mites
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