Sarcoptes (Noun)
Meaning
Type genus of the family Sarcoptidae: itch mites.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The sarcoptes mite is the cause of scabies in humans and mange in other animals.
- Sarcoptes scabiei is the most well-known species of this genus and affects various mammals, including humans.
- Infection with sarcoptes mites can cause a range of symptoms, from mild itching to severe skin lesions.
- The genus sarcoptes contains several species of mites that are parasitic to mammals and birds.
- Veterinarians often diagnose sarcoptes infestations in pets through skin scrapings and microscopic examination.