Among oldest of all terrestrial animals are mites, with known fossils nearly 400 million years ago, 3 main lineages are: Parasitiformes, Opilioacariformes and Acariformes. A small fraction of about 45,000 mite species have been reported (5%) of species alive in these days. The cause of health-related problems is recognized by more than 250 mite's species for domestic animals and humans. There are 2 significant diseases of human for which mites serves as the principal vectors i.e., rickettiralpox and tsutsugamushi. Acarophobia or an abnormal mite fear may also be reported. Present studies...
Among oldest of all terrestrial animals are mites, with known fossils nearly 400 million years ago, 3 main lineages are: Parasitiformes, Opilioacarifo...