Associations to the word «Sarcoptes»

Wiktionary

SARCOPTES, proper noun. A taxonomic genus within the family Sarcoptidae   — certain common mites that cause scabies or mange.

Dictionary definition

SARCOPTES, noun. Type genus of the family Sarcoptidae: itch mites.

Wise words

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