sarcoptid
/sɑrˈkɑptɪd/
noun
- A mite of the family Sarcoptidae, especially one that causes mange or scabies in mammals.
- The vet identified a sarcoptid as the cause of the dog's hair loss.
- Sarcoptids burrow into the skin, leading to intense itching.
- Farmers watch for sarcoptids in their livestock to prevent outbreaks of mange.
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