Morphology
D. folliculorum is semi-transparent elongated organism consisting of a head, neck, body, and tail. D. folliculorum is worm-like, with tiny claws, and scales over their entire body, which allows it to anchor itself in the hair follicles. As an adult, D. folliculorum can measure 0.1 mm to 0.4 mm in length and possess four pairs of short legs near its head and neck region. However as a larva and/or nymph, D. folliculorum resembles the adult but has three pairs of short legs near its head and neck region. The body and tail region of D. folliculorum is striated.
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