Demodex microti
Species of mite
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Demodex microti is a hair follicle mite from the skin of the genital area of the common vole, Microtus arvalis.[1]
| Demodex microti | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Chelicerata |
| Class: | Arachnida |
| Order: | Trombidiformes |
| Family: | Demodecidae |
| Genus: | Demodex |
| Species: | D. microti |
| Binomial name | |
| Demodex microti Izdebska & Rolbiecki, 2013 | |
Taxonomy
D. microti was initially described in studies of genital mites in Microtus arvalis. The species was distinguished as a unique species in 2013 based on the morphology of its larval development.[1]
