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Laelaptidae

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Lae·​lap·​ti·​dae | \ lēˈlaptəˌdē \

Definition of Laelaptidae

: a family of mites living as ectoparasites on animals

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History and Etymology for Laelaptidae

New Latin, irregular from Laelap-, Laelaps, type genus (from Latin, name of a dog, from Greek lailap-, lailaps hurricane) + -idae

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“Laelaptidae.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Laelaptidae. Accessed 22 Oct. 2021.

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