Question

How are itch mites different from other ectoparasites?



Itch mites feed on blood or skin.


Itch mites lay eggs in the soil.


Itch mites live in the intestines.


Itch mites lay eggs under the skin.

Answer 1

Itch mites lay eggs under the skin.

Unlike most ectoparasites that live on the surface or lay eggs on hair/soil, itch mites (e.g., Sarcoptes scabiei) burrow into the epidermis and deposit eggs beneath the skin, causing scabies.