Mesostigmatic mites are the most diverse and geographically widespread order among Parasitiformes. Their diversity is well represented with great variability of life strategies supported by related morphological adaptations. Differentiation of the several taxa among this order is a challenging task requiring specific expertise and background. This is even more important considering that several groups share the same environment where they play different roles. Laelapid and dermanyssids mites belong to the superfamily Dermanyssoidea where most of the parasitic species, included within Mesostigmata, are grouped. Both families comprise species parasites of vertebrates. Their complex evolution from free-living predators to obligate hematophagous ectoparasites is illustrated focusing on the biological and ecological relationships that these two families have developed. Moreover, the veterinary and medical involvement of both families is analyzed according to the available data. Finally, the current strategies of prevention and control are reported for the most relevant species

Laelapid and Dermanyssid Mites of Medical and Veterinary Interest

Di Palma A.
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Giangaspero A.
2022-01-01

Abstract

Mesostigmatic mites are the most diverse and geographically widespread order among Parasitiformes. Their diversity is well represented with great variability of life strategies supported by related morphological adaptations. Differentiation of the several taxa among this order is a challenging task requiring specific expertise and background. This is even more important considering that several groups share the same environment where they play different roles. Laelapid and dermanyssids mites belong to the superfamily Dermanyssoidea where most of the parasitic species, included within Mesostigmata, are grouped. Both families comprise species parasites of vertebrates. Their complex evolution from free-living predators to obligate hematophagous ectoparasites is illustrated focusing on the biological and ecological relationships that these two families have developed. Moreover, the veterinary and medical involvement of both families is analyzed according to the available data. Finally, the current strategies of prevention and control are reported for the most relevant species
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