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Trombidiform mites
Scientific name: Trombidiformes
Trombidiform mites
Scientific name: Trombidiformes
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Description
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Trombidiform mites are tiny parasites known for infesting various hosts, including humans, and feeding on skin cells or plant material. These arachnids cause skin irritations, itching, and may transmit pathogens. Distinguished by their vibrant red color and eight-legged larval stage, trombidiform mites thrive in moist habitats like forests and grasslands.
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Species of Trombidiform mites
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Scientific Classification
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