A genus of parasitic mites that burrow into skin, causing mange-like infections in animals and sometimes humans.
From Greek 'derma' (skin) and 'koptes' (one who cuts or bites). The name literally describes mites that cut into skin tissue, similar to Sarcoptes.
Dermatocoptes mites cause sarcoptic mange in animals—they burrow tunnels under the skin leaving itchy trails, and the animal scratches until the skin bleeds.
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