Feather mites are tiny arachnids that live on birds, often found in the feathers and skin of their hosts. These mites play a significant role in the ecology of birds, influencing their health and ...

Another reason for my bet: Mites are specialists that occupy every conceivable niche, including the trachea of bees, the shafts of feathers, the anuses of turtles, the stink glands of bugs ...