Demodex

Demodex
Scientific classification
Domain:	Eukaryota
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Arthropoda
Subphylum:	Chelicerata
Class:	Arachnida
Order:	Trombidiformes
Family:	Demodecidae
Genus:	Demodex; Owen, 1843
Type species
	Acarus folliculorum; Simon, 1842
Species
	Demodex aries; Demodex aurati; Demodex brevis; Demodex bovis; Demodex canis; Demodex caprae; Demodex caballi; Demodex cati; Demodex conicus; Demodex cornei; Demodex criceti; Demodex cyonis; Demodex equi; Demodex folliculorum; Demodex foveolator; Demodex gapperi; Demodex gatoi; Demodex huttereri; Demodex injai; Demodex leucogasteri; Demodex microti; Demodex ovis; Demodex phyloides; Demodex ponderosus; Demodex vibrissae; Demodex zalophi;

Demodex /ˈdɛmədɛks/ is a genus of tiny mites that live in or near hair follicles of mammals. Around 65 species of Demodex are known. Two species live on humans: Demodex folliculorum and Demodex brevis, both frequently referred to as eyelash mites, alternatively face mites or skin mites.

Different species of animals host different species of Demodex. Demodex canis lives on the domestic dog. The presence of Demodex species on mammals is common and usually does not cause any symptoms. Demodex is derived from Greek δημός (dēmos) 'fat' and δήξ, δηκός (dēx, dēkós) 'woodworm'.

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