''Sarcoptes'' is a genus of mites.
In some contexts, the types are all considered subordinate to ''
Sarcoptes scabiei
''Sarcoptes scabiei'' or the itch mite is a parasitic mite that burrows into skin and causes scabies. The mite is found in all parts of the world. Humans are not the only mammals that can become infected. Other mammals, such as wild and domes ...
''.
* ''Sarcoptes scabiei'' var. ''bovis''
* ''S. s.'' var. ''canis''
* ''S. s.'' var. ''caprae''
* ''S. s.'' var. ''equi''
* ''S. s.'' var. ''hominis''
* ''S. s.'' var. ''ovis''
* ''S. s.'' var. ''suis''
In other cases, (as with ''
S. equi'' and ''
S. anthracis''), these are sometimes considered distinct species.
The term ''Sarcoptes canis'' appears in older references,
but is now usually described as ''Sarcoptes scabiei var. canis''
or ''Sarcoptes scabiei canis''.
References
Sarcoptiformes
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