Dermanyssidae

noun plural

Der·​ma·​nys·​si·​dae ˌdər-mə-ˈnis-ə-ˌdē How to pronounce Dermanyssidae (audio)
: a family of parasitic mites having the chelicerae adapted for piercing
dermanyssid adjective

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“Dermanyssidae.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/Dermanyssidae. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.

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