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Ear mite
* appear as tiny whitish translucent insects in the cat's ear.
* are a common problem, especially in stray or feral cats and kittens
  - very contagious organism that thrives within the ear canal of dogs and cats
  - also dangerous as they can cause ear infections
* are common in litters of kittens if their mother has ear mites
  - puppies whose mother has ear mites
  - rabbits and cause large crusts and scabs in the ear canals
  - shelter pets, and are very contagious
  - to both dogs and cats
* are contagious and that s typically how they are transferred and obtained
  - to other cats and can be treated with ear drops or an injection
  - extremely contagious
* are parasites that live in the ear canal causing irritation
  - often can cause otitis externa
  - quite common in kids if the adults are infected
  - rare however
* are tiny eight-legges animals that live down in the ear canal and feed on ear wax
  - infectious organisms resembling microscopic ticks
  - insect-like parasites that live in the ear canal of cats and dogs
  - parasites which live in the ear canal
  - very common, but still serious
* can affect dogs of all ages
  - also cause a waxy secretion and strong odor
  - burrow in rabbit's ears and cause crusty, painful ears
  - come from other infected animals
  - live for a limited time off the animal
  - show up as a brown build up on the inside of cats ears
* cause ear irritation
* spread rapidly and can be transmitted by brief physical contact with other animals.
* tend to wedge under the edges of scabs for shelter.

Female mite
* Most female mites have legs.
* Some female mites have expectancy
  - life expectancy
  - leave burrows
  - live for months
  - travel up to cms
* prepare an exit for the larvae in the region of the corridor.
* sneak into the larva cells before the cells are covered over to let the bees develop.

Follicle mite
* infest follicles
  - hair follicles
* infest human follicles
* live mainly in the region of the eyelids, nose, and other facial areas.

House dust mite
* feed on shed skin
* go through life stages
  - major life stages

Male mite
* are considerably smaller and are pale to lightly tanned
  - smaller than females and remain white and soft bodied throughout their brief lives
* die soon after mating
  - within the brood cells

Mange mite
* are more difficult to eradicate than hog lice
  - transmitted among deer by close contact, as at crowded feeding sites
* cause a rash and hair loss, usually worse on the back and rump.
* spend their entire lives on the host animal.

Parasitic mite
* Most parasitic mites adapt to environments.
* Most parasitic mites live in follicles
  - hair follicles
* are extremely rare in captivity, however
  - very difficult to identify and require detailed microscopic examination
* attack the bees and brood and also contribute to losses each year.

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Red mite
* Most red mites suck blood.
* Some red mites kill canaries.
* are a problem during dry periods
  - also capable of piercing and sucking fluids from egg capsules
  - parasites that suck earthworm blood while they are attached
* common nest contaminant.
* feed at night and cause restlessness in the bird
  - mainly on foliage, causing chlorosis and defoliation
  - on tender new leaves and populations increase with new growth flushes
* live off the blood.
  - the blood from the host canary only during the night

Sarcoptic mite
* are obligate parasites which spend most of their lives in burrows in the skin.
* burrow into the skin.
* can overtake an entire household in weeks and drive a dog to mutilate itself.
* cause sarcoptic mange, which is the more common form.
* form definite burrows under the skin in which females deposit eggs.