The Biology of Demodecid Mites (Trombidiformes: Demodecidae) and Their Parasitism in the Eurasian Beaver <i>Castor fiber</i> Linnaeus, 1758, with a Description of a New Species

The largest Eurasian rodent, the Eurasian beaver <i>Castor fiber</i>, is known for its amphibious lifestyle that allows it to adapt its environment to its needs. Due to its lifestyle and evolutionary history, the beaver is characterized by a distinct, unique parasitofauna. In this contex...

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Published in:	Animals
Main Authors:	Leszek Rolbiecki, Joanna N. Izdebska, Joanna Dzido, Sławomira Fryderyk
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2025-07-01
Subjects:	<i>Castor fiber</i> co-occurring parasites demodecids topography <i>Demodex castoris</i> <i>Demodex ovaportans</i> sp. nov. host–parasite interaction
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/15/14/2136