23a: Mites Flashcards
1
Q
What is the gnathosoma?
A
The anterior body (the mouthparts)
2
Q
What is the idiosoma?
A
The rest of the body fused, with the podosoma in front of legs and the opithosoma behind).
3
Q
What are the two types of nymphs?
A
Protonymph and tritonymph
4
Q
What is the claw on the palps called?
A
An apotele
5
Q
What is between the palps?
A
The chelicerae (teeth at tips to cut skin)
6
Q
What is acariasis?
A
Mite infestation - mange
7
Q
What causes the allergic response in acariasis?
A
The mite faeces
8
Q
What are the stigmata for?
A
Spiracles to breathe through
9
Q
How do the astigmata breathe instead?
A
Through the skin
