Mites

Definition of Mites Hierarchical Category as it relates to Animals, Amphibians, Arthropods, Arachnida

"Mites" is a category referring to tiny arthropods belonging to the class Arachnida, which also includes spiders and scorpions. They are among the most diverse and successful of all animal groups, with nearly 50,000 species identified so far. They have a wide range of lifestyles and occupy various habitats, including the bodies and nests of amphibians and other animals, where they can act as both parasites and beneficial symbionts.

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