Health Guide: Ecto-Parasites Figure 4

Ecto-Parasites Figure 4

Figure 4: Ecto-Parasite slides and description
courtesy of RADIL

Fur Mite

This slide is a high power photo of the second digit of Radfordia ensifera, the rat fur mite. This mite has two claws of equal length.

Bloodsucking mites

This slide is a photo of Ornithonyssus bacoti, a bloodsucking mite, commonly referred to as the tropical rat mite. These types of mites (suborder Mesostigmata) are closely related to the ticks and their morphology reflects this. Note large dorsal shield, prominent chelicera and faint body setae.

This slide is a photo of Laelaps echidninus, the spiny rat mite. Note the similarities between this mite and Ornithonyssus. The body is more globular and has stout body setae and prominent terminal suckers are evident on all legs.

Lice

This slide is a photo of Polyplax spinulosa, the rat louse

Slides and descriptions courtesy of
University of Missouri Research Animal Diagnostic Laboratory

Posted on June 29, 2003, 13:17, Last updated on October 21, 2005, 09:15 | Figures

Ecto-Parasites Figure 4

Figure 4: Ecto-Parasite slides and description courtesy of RADIL

Figure 4: Ecto-Parasite slides and description
courtesy of RADIL