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The genus is similar to Sarcoptes
Body is globose, covered with scales or spines
Has 2 vertical setae on dorsum of propodosoma
Legs are short with unsegmented pedicels
Sucker/bristle distribution similar to Sarcoptes
Important difference from Sarcoptes is that the anus is dorsally placed while in Sarcoptes it is terminal
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