New record of Cheyletiella parasitivorax (Mégnin, 1878) (Trombidiformes: Cheyletidae) from Brazil with an illustrated key to species for the genus

Abstract The cheyletid mites that parasitize mammals have been neglected for a long time in Brazil, although they can be common on pets and cause injury to their hosts. Recently, Cheyletiella parasitivorax was found parasitizing a rabbit in Brazil which represents a new host and distribution record...

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Main Authors: Darci Moraes Barros-Battesti, Ricardo Bassini-Silva, Fernando de Castro Jacinavicius, Marcos Rogério André, Ronald Ochoa, Raphael Vieira Ramos, Silmara Marques Allegretti
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Colégio Brasileiro de Parasitologia Veterinaria
Series:Revista Brasileira de Parasitologia Veterinária
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