sarcoptes

Thân thiện

A scientist examines a sarcoptes under a microscope.

Definition

Noun: 1. A genus of parasitic mites: Sarcoptes is the scientific name for the type genus of the family Sarcoptidae. It contains small, parasitic mites that burrow into the skin of mammals. 2. The cause of scabies: The most well-known species within this genus is Sarcoptes scabiei, the itch mite responsible for the skin condition scabies in humans and mange in animals.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The veterinarian identified the cause of the dog's mange as an infestation of Sarcoptes.
  • Sarcoptes scabiei is a highly contagious parasite.
  • Under the microscope, the characteristic rounded body of the Sarcoptes mite was visible.

Advanced Usage

• Scientific Classification: In taxonomic writing, the genus name is always italicized. When used in a general sense, it is often followed by the abbreviation "spp." to indicate multiple species within the genus.
  • The study focused on the life cycle of Sarcoptes spp. affecting wildlife.

Variants and Related Words

• Sarcoptic (adjective): Relating to or caused by mites of the genus .
  • The dog was diagnosed with sarcoptic mange.
• Sarcoptidae (noun): The family of mites to which the genus belongs.
• Scabies (noun): The skin disease caused by .

Synonyms

• Itch mite (common name for )
• Scabies mite (common name for )

Related Terms (Not synonyms, but closely associated in context)

• Parasite
• Acarid (a mite or tick)
• Mange (the skin disease in animals caused by )

Học thuật

Noun

1. type genus of the family Sarcoptidae: itch mites

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Sarcoptes
• genus Sarcoptes