Morphological and ontogenetic characteristics of Miridex putorii (Acariformes: Demodecidae), a new genus and species of skin mite specific to the European polecat Mustela putorius

Izdebska, Joanna N.; Rolbiecki, Leszek; Rehbein, Steffen

doi:10.1016/j.ijppaw.2022.06.005

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“…Examples include D. kutzeri Bukva, 1987, found in red deer, which has been recorded in skin fragments from more than half of the studied deer, or D. ovis from domestic sheep [ 36 , 37 , 38 , 39 ]. Most species are found in narrow microhabitats, often concentrated in the head region, such as the Meibom’s glands of the eyelids (e.g., D. bisonianus Kadulski and Izdebska, 1996 from European bison, D. ghanensis Oppong, Lee, and Yasin, 1975 from domestic cattle), the eye region (e.g., D. tauri Bukva, 1986 from domestic cattle), the hairless skin region of the nose ( D. bialoviensis Izdebska, Rolbiecki and Bielecki, 2022 from European bison), the ear canals (e.g., D. conicus Izdebska and Rolbiecki, 2015 from a house mouse), the vibrissae region (e.g., Miridex putorii Izdebska, Rolbiecki, and Rehbein from the polecat Mustela putorius Linnaeus, 1758), and the tongue and gums ( Glossicodex musculi Izdebska and Rolbiecki, 2016 from a house mouse) [ 4 , 39 , 40 , 41 , 42 , 43 , 44 ]. A few species of Demodecidae are known to be restricted to the limb region.…”

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“…Male (n = 15 and holotype). Body elongated, stocky, conical, distinctly separated gnathosoma; 196 (183-207) long and 43 (38)(39)(40)(41)(42)(43)(44)(45)(46)(47) wide (holotype, 196 × 43). Gnathosoma trapezoidal, slightly shorter than width at base; on dorsal side in the central part of basal segment, pair of wedge-shaped (rounded at end, posterior edge with bulge) supracoxal spines (setae elc.p) present, ca.…”

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“…Female (n = 23). Body elongated, more slender than male, spindle-shaped, distinctly separated gnathosoma; 236 (208-257) long and 44 (42)(43)(44)(45)(46)(47) wide. Gnathosoma shape similar to male.…”

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A New Species of Demodex (Acariformes: Prostigmata) Observed in the Mouflon, Ovis aries musimon (Artiodactyla: Bovidae) with Data on the Parasitism and Occurrence of Other Ectoparasites

Kozina

Izdebska

Rolbiecki

2023

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A greater understanding of mite biodiversity and ecology can explain their preference for microhabitats within host bodies, i.e., as ecto-, meso-, and endoparasites. Similarly, learning about the patterns formed by mite communities in wild animals can shed light on the mechanisms of parasitosis development in their domesticated counterparts. Hence, the present study examined the acarofauna of the mouflon, introduced to Poland in the early 20th century from a region of endemic occurrence. Forty-one individuals were examined for the presence of ectoparasites between 2010 and 2013; later, skin fragments were analysed for the presence of skin mites. A new species of Demodecidae, Demodex musimonis sp. nov., was discovered in the skin of the pasterns of 14.6% mouflons, as well as the ectoparasitic tick Ixodes ricinus (prevalence 29.3%) and ungulate-typical fly Lipoptena cervi (34.1%). However, no mites typical for ovine Ovis (Psorergatidae, Psoroptidae) were noted, nor any colonisation of microhabitats by species from local ungulates, resulting from the loss of original parasites during the introduction. A comparison of the acarofauna of the mouflon and domestic sheep Ovis aries aries suggests that a mite community with a complex structure and the co-occurrence of different families may be formed. However, it is not known whether the acarofauna of domestic sheep is derived from wild ancestors or the process of domestication. Even so, the peculiar Demodecidae must have been part of the natural parasitofauna of wild sheep, of which only D. musimonis sp. nov. has been recognised so far.

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A New Species of Demodex (Acariformes: Prostigmata) Observed in the Mouflon, Ovis aries musimon (Artiodactyla: Bovidae) with Data on the Parasitism and Occurrence of Other Ectoparasites

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Rolbiecki

2023

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“…However, when used on a road-killed carcass, the presence of liquid blood and other body fluids from the fur can make the examination more difficult as it colors and wets the textile sheet (personal observation of the authors). For mites with a specific profound localization, such as Demodex spp., profound scrapings are needed from various body regions [ 240 – 242 ]. Thick skin crusts can be digested in 10% KOH to release any parasitic forms and further examined under the microscope [ 243 ].…”

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Wildlife parasitology: sample collection and processing, diagnostic constraints, and methodological challenges in terrestrial carnivores

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Oren

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Wild terrestrial carnivores play a crucial role as reservoir, maintenance, and spillover hosts for a wide parasite variety. They may harbor, shed, and transmit zoonotic parasites and parasites of veterinary importance for domestic hosts. Although wild carnivores are globally distributed and comprise many different species, some living in close proximity to human settlements, only a few studies have investigated parasites of wild terrestrial carnivores using non-specific techniques. Access to samples of wild carnivores may be challenging as some species are protected, and others are secretive, possibly explaining the data paucity. Considering the importance of wild carnivores’ health and ecological role, combined with the lack of specific diagnostic methodologies, this review aims to offer an overview of the diagnostic methods for parasite investigation in wild terrestrial carnivores, providing the precise techniques for collection and analysis of fecal, blood, and tissue samples, the environmental impact on said samples, and the limitations researchers currently face in analyzing samples of wild terrestrial carnivores. In addition, this paper offers some crucial information on how different environmental factors affect parasite detection postmortem and how insects can be used to estimate the time of death with a specific highlight on insect larvae. The paper contains a literature review of available procedures and emphasizes the need for diagnostic method standardization in wild terrestrial carnivores. Graphical Abstract

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Two new species of parasitic demodecid mites in the European polecat Mustela putorius and their co-infestation with Miridex putorii (Acariformes: Demodecidae)

Izdebska,

Rolbiecki,

Rehbein

2024

The European Zoological Journal

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Morphological and ontogenetic characteristics of Miridex putorii (Acariformes: Demodecidae), a new genus and species of skin mite specific to the European polecat Mustela putorius

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A New Species of Demodex (Acariformes: Prostigmata) Observed in the Mouflon, Ovis aries musimon (Artiodactyla: Bovidae) with Data on the Parasitism and Occurrence of Other Ectoparasites

A New Species of Demodex (Acariformes: Prostigmata) Observed in the Mouflon, Ovis aries musimon (Artiodactyla: Bovidae) with Data on the Parasitism and Occurrence of Other Ectoparasites

Wildlife parasitology: sample collection and processing, diagnostic constraints, and methodological challenges in terrestrial carnivores

Two new species of parasitic demodecid mites in the European polecat Mustela putorius and their co-infestation with Miridex putorii (Acariformes: Demodecidae)

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