Soricidex

Soricidex is a genus of tiny mites that live on the head and body of its host species, the common shrew (Sorex araneus).

Soricidex
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Arthropoda
Class:
Arachnida
Subclass:
Acari
Order:
Trombidiformes
Family:
Demodecidae

Nicolet, 1855
Genus:
Soricidex

Bukva, 1982
Species
  • Soricidex dimorphus

Only one species has been formally described, Soricidex dimorphus, but V. Bukva mentions two more undescribed species from his collection.[1]

References
  1. Bukva, V. (1982). "Soricidex dimorphus g.n., sp. n. (Acari: Demodicidae) from the common shrew, Sorex araneus." Folia Parasitologica 29: 343-349.
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