Parasitic and Pathogenic Mites in Animals
A special issue of Animals (ISSN 2076-2615).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 January 2022) | Viewed by 11140
Special Issue Editors
Interests: acarology; parasitology; taxonomy; host–parasite interactions; communities of vertebrate parasites; parasitic mites; skin mites; ectoparasites; medical and veterinary parasitology
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Interests: animal parasitology; taxonomy; diversity and ecology of parasites; alien and invasive parasites; applied parasitology
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Mites are common parasites in various animal groups—both vertebrates and invertebrates. They exhibit highly diverse forms of parasitism, ranging from specialists to generalists, and from external parasites (ectoparasites) and skin parasites to internal parasites (endoparasites). Unfortunately, comparatively little is known regarding their species diversity, life cycles, phylogenetic relations, ecological preferences, or geographical spread. In addition, many mites are pathogenic to their hosts, affecting their condition or adaptability. To understand the full role and significance of parasitic and pathogenic mites, their importance for the host, and the functioning of the host–parasite interaction, further research into the taxonomy, systematics, phylogeny, ecology, or ethology of mites is necessary. It is also important to understand the process of adaptation to parasitism, the occurrence and dynamics of the populations of particular species, their coexistence with other parasites, and the functioning of the parasite communities in the host. Such knowledge is key to understanding the patterns and mechanisms of parasitic mite infestation. Furthermore, in the case of mites of medical and veterinary importance, it will also enable more accurate identification and diagnosis, in addition to more effective treatment and prevention.
This Special Issue of "Parasitic and Pathogenic Mites in Animals" will present existing knowledge in the field of the taxonomy, biology, and ecology of parasitic and pathogenic mites, with an indication of current problems and prospects for the development of future research trends.
Dr. Joanna N. Izdebska
Dr. Leszek Rolbiecki
Guest Editors
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