Psoroptoididae | |
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Subphylum: | Chelicerata |
Class: | Arachnida |
Order: | Sarcoptiformes |
Suborder: | Astigmata |
Family: | Psoroptoididae |
Psoroptoididae is a family of mites belonging to the order Sarcoptiformes. [1]
Genera: [1]
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