What is "sarcoptid"

Sarcoptid \Sar*cop"tid\, n. (Zo["o]l.) Any species of the genus Sarcoptes and related genera of mites, comprising the itch mites and mange mites. -- a. Of or pertaining to the itch mites.

n. (context zoology English) Any species of the genus ''Sarcoptes'' and related genera of mites, comprising the itch mites and mange mites.

n. whitish mites that attack the skin of humans and other animals; "itch mites cause scabies" [syn: itch mite]