CV Lattes
ORCID
Abstract
Some groups of mites are parasites of wild mammals and are kept in captivity. The species of mites considered ectoparasites are those of medical and veterinary importance. In this context, the mites of the Myobiidae Mégnin family (Trombidiformes), popularly known as fur mites, are included. These mites feed on the lymph and tissues of their host, and their parasite specificity is well def…