: a small mite of the genus Dermanyssus (D. gallinae) that infests poultry especially in warm regions
called also poultry mite
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“Chicken mite.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/chicken%20mite. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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