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Unknown microscopic mite
Copyright © 2018 Jeremy Ellis

Unknown microscopic mite
Houston, Harris County, Texas, USA
September 16, 2018
Size: microscopic 40x
Were diagnosed as sarcoptic mange mites in a dog's feces at an animal shelter, feces collected outside from the ground. The identification may affect treatment options for the dog. Can we tell if these are sarcoptic mange mites or an different mite from the environment.
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Contributed by Jeremy Ellis on 17 September, 2018 - 1:16pm
Last updated 23 September, 2018 - 3:04pm

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Moved from Mites and Ticks.

As noted, a better images is needed for an ID. This one will be visible here for 30 days until it is removed by the system.
… Ken Wolgemuth, 23 September, 2018 - 3:04pm login or register to post comments

Moved for expert attention
Moved from ID Request.

I'm not sure how much of an ID will be possible from this shot, but let's see what the experts have to say.
… Ken Wolgemuth, 17 September, 2018 - 1:44pm login or register to post comments

 
image too small
Sorry, not enough resolution on the image to tell what kind of mite it is. Can you get anything with more magnification and higher res?
… Heather Proctor, 21 September, 2018 - 12:12pm login or register to post comments

 
Thanks, on my tablet I can't
Thanks, on my tablet I can't pull up this picture without it being compressed beyond recognition. It seems I can zoom in a bit on a larger file when on the PC though.
… Jeremy Ellis, 18 September, 2018 - 7:23am login or register to post comments

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