The Sarcoptidae family of mites contains the genus Sarcoptes. Sarcoptic mange is caused by burrowing mites within this genus.[1]
| Sarcoptidae | |
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| Sarcoptes scabiei | |
Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Chelicerata |
| Class: | Arachnida |
| Order: | Sarcoptiformes |
| Suborder: | Astigmata |
| Family: | Sarcoptidae |
| Genera include | |
References
edit- ^ Sarcoptidae at the U.S. National Library of Medicine Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
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