urosomite

/ˌuːroʊsəˈmaɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of parasitic mite that infests the hair and skin of birds

“The ornithologist studied the urosomites that affected the local bird population”

Synonyms

  • bird mite
  • chewing louse

Antonyms

  • healthy bird
  • mite-free bird