Mange mite. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a mite belonging to the family Sarcoptidae. It is crawling through dog hair. This mite caus

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Mange mite. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a mite belonging to the family Sarcoptidae. It is crawling through dog hair. This mite causes mange, a parasitic infestation by mites of the skin in mammals. In dogs, it can cause extensive loss of hair and poor skin condition. Magnification: x120 when printed at 10 centimetres wide.

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Photo credit: © STEVE GSCHMEISSNER/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY / Alamy / Afripics
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