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Dog Follicle Mite

Demodex canis

Classification

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.

Distribution

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Countries in the Picchu catalog
France · 2United Kingdom · 1