mange mite


mite

 [mīt] any arthropod of the order Acarina except the ticks; they are characterized by minute size, usually transparent or semitransparent body, and other features distinguishing them from the ticks. They may be free living or parasitic on animals or plants, and may produce various irritations of the skin.chigger mite (harvest mite) chigger.itch mite (mange mite) Sarcoptes scabiei.

mange mite

Any mite of the families Sarcoptidae and Psoroptidae, which causes mange in many species of animals. See: mange; scabiesSee also: mite