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

Nicolet, 1855
Genus:
Soricidex

Bukva, 1982
Species
  • Soricidex dimorphus

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

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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