mijt

Definitions of mijt
  1. noun
    any of numerous very small to minute arachnids often infesting animals or plants or stored foods
    synonyms: kaasmijt
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    types:
    schurftmijt
    whitish mites that attack the skin of humans and other animals
    oogstmijt
    larval mite that sucks the blood of vertebrates including human beings causing intense irritation
    spintmijt
    small web-spinning mite; a serious orchard pest
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