Soricidex is a genus of tiny mites that live on the head and body of its host species, the common shrew (Sorex araneus). Only one species has been formally described, Soricidex dimorphus, but V. Bukva mentions two more undescribed species from his collection.[1] S. dimorphus exhibits dexual dimorphism, a feature unseen in its family, Demodecidae.[2]
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| Family: | Nicolet, 1855
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| Genus: | Soricidex Bukva, 1982
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References
edit- ^ Bukva, V. (1982). "Soricidex dimorphus g.n., sp. n. (Acari: Demodicidae) from the common shrew, Sorex araneus." Folia Parasitologica 29: 343-349.
- ^ Bukva, V. (February 1993). "Sexual dimorphism in the hair follicle mites (Acari: Demodecidae): scanning electron microscopy of Soricidex dimorphus". ResearchGate. Folia Parasitologica 40(1):71-9. Retrieved 2 February 2024.