Phrases with «parasitic mites»

"Parasitic mites" refers to tiny organisms that live on or in other animals, such as insects or mammals, and feed off their blood, skin, or body fluids. These mites survive by taking resources from their host, often causing harm or discomfort. Full definition

Sentences with «parasitic mites»

  • Mange is a skin irritation caused by parasitic mites which burrow under the skin. (dogchatforum.com)
  • A plague of parasitic mites is exterminating New York bee colonies, threatening $ 500 million in losses from the state's annual agricultural production that relies on bee pollination and honey production. (nystateofpolitics.com)
  • To help bees dodge infection, U.S. Department of Agriculture entomologists are turning to a brewer's specialty: hops, which contain acids that combat parasitic mites. (discovermagazine.com)
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