More info from various sources:
Biology of otodectes cynotis, the ear canker mite of carnivores (Sweatman, 1958): https://cdnsciencepub.com/doi/abs/10....
Studies on the Ear Mite Otodectes cynotis, including Life Cycle (Tonn, 1961): https://academic.oup.com/aesa/article...
Otodectes cynotis (Acari: Psoroptidae): examination of survival off-the-host under natural and laboratory conditions (Otrano et al., 2004): https://link.springer.com/article/10....
Ear Mites: Uncovering, Treating, and Preventing Infestations (TVP): https://todaysveterinarypractice.com/...
Ear Mites in Cats and Dogs (VCA): https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pe... )
Otodectic Mite (CAPC): https://capcvet.org/guidelines/otodec...
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