echidnophaga gallinacea (Meaning)
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echidnophaga gallinacea (n)
parasitic on especially the heads of chickens
Synonyms & Antonyms of echidnophaga gallinacea
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echidnophaga gallinacea Sentence Examples
- Echidnophaga gallinacea, often known as the poultry red mite, is a species of mite that is parasitic on fowl.
- Echidnophaga gallinacea is worldwide and causes substantial losses in poultry industries.
- Echidnophaga gallinacea affects birds by sucking their blood, causing irritation, anemia, and even death in severe cases.
- The life cycle of Echidnophaga gallinacea is relatively short, usually lasting only a few weeks.
- Echidnophaga gallinacea can infest poultry houses of all sizes, but they are most commonly found in overcrowded and unhygienic conditions.
- Echidnophaga gallinacea can be controlled by using insecticides, acaricides, or by improving the sanitation of poultry houses.
- Echidnophaga gallinacea is a common ectoparasite of poultry, causing significant economic losses worldwide.
- Echidnophaga gallinacea infestations can lead to reduced egg production, weight loss, and increased susceptibility to diseases.
- Echidnophaga gallinacea is a potential vector of several pathogens that can cause diseases in poultry, including fowlpox, Marek's disease, and avian influenza.
- Echidnophaga gallinacea is a nuisance pest that can also infest humans, causing irritation and allergic reactions.
FAQs About the word echidnophaga gallinacea
parasitic on especially the heads of chickens
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
Echidnophaga gallinacea, often known as the poultry red mite, is a species of mite that is parasitic on fowl.
Echidnophaga gallinacea is worldwide and causes substantial losses in poultry industries.
Echidnophaga gallinacea affects birds by sucking their blood, causing irritation, anemia, and even death in severe cases.
The life cycle of Echidnophaga gallinacea is relatively short, usually lasting only a few weeks.
