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Demodex Mites
''Demodex'' is a genus of tiny mites that live in or near hair follicles of mammals. Around 65 species of ''Demodex'' are known. Two species live on humans: ''Demodex folliculorum'' and ''Demodex brevis'', both frequently referred to as eyelash mites, alternatively face mites or skin mites. Different species of animals host different species of ''Demodex''. ''Demodex canis'' lives on the domestic dog. The presence of ''Demodex'' species on mammals is common and usually does not cause any symptoms. ''Demodex'' is derived from Greek () and , δηκός (, ''dēkós'') . Notable species ''D. folliculorum'' and ''D. brevis'' ''Demodex folliculorum'' and ''D. brevis'' are typically found on humans. The former was first described in 1842 by German physician and dermatologist Gustav Simon, with English biologist Richard Owen naming the genus ''Demodex'' the following year. ''Demodex brevis'' was identified as separate in 1963 by LK Akbulatova. While ''D. folliculorum'' is found in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Demodex Ponderosus
''Demodex ponderosus'' is a hair follicle mite found on thinly haired regions (tail and paws) of the brown rat, ''Rattus norvegicus ''Rattus'' is a genus of muroid rodents, all typically called rats. However, the term rat can also be applied to rodent species outside of this genus. Species and description The best-known ''Rattus'' species are the black rat (''R. rattus' ...''. References {{Taxonbar, from=Q48965809 Trombidiformes Animals described in 2014 Parasites of rodents ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
