49 observations
Human Follicle Mite
Demodex folliculorum
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Arachnida ›Order: Trombidiformes ›Family: Demodecidae ›Genus: Demodex
About
Demodex folliculorum is one of the parasitic/commensal face mites that occur on people (the other one is Demodex brevis). When large numbers of D. folliculorum are found on humans, the infestation is known as demodicosis.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Human Follicle Mite is Demodex folliculorum.
- Human Follicle Mite belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Human Follicle Mite belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
- Human Follicle Mite belongs to the class Arachnida.
- Human Follicle Mite belongs to the order Trombidiformes.
- Human Follicle Mite belongs to the family Demodecidae.
- Human Follicle Mite belongs to the genus Demodex.