Sentences with phrase «by ectoparasites»

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Scabies is a transmissible ectoparasite skin infection characterized by superficial burrows, intense pruritus (itching) and secondary infection.

Ticks are ectoparasites (external parasites), living by hematophagy on the blood of mammals, birds, and occasionally reptiles and amphibians.

The seasonal effects of allergies to inhalants and ectoparasites such as fleas, followed by the onset of skin and coat disorders including pyoderma, allergic dermatitis, alopecia, and intense itching, have also been linked to changes in behavior.

Many dogs and cats can harbor ectoparasites such as mites, lice, and fleas and are not bothered by their presence unless parasitic numbers are causing mechanical irritation.

Demodectic mange is caused by a mite, a microscopic ectoparasite that infects the hair follicles.

The flea, characterized by its fantastic ability to jump and multiply, is an «ectoparasite», which means that it is found on the outside of the body.

It is probably a mutualistic arrangement as the remora can move around on the host, removing ectoparasites and loose flakes of skin, while benefiting from the protection provided by the host, and the constant flow of water across its gills.