An alpha diversity survey of Heterostigmatic mites (Trombidiformes, Prostigmata) phoretic on scarabaeoid beetles in Hyrcani forest, northern Iran
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DOI: 10.11158/saa.25.11.9
Abstract: Abstract Complicated ecological interactions among numerous species could drive ecosystems towards more stability. Scarabaeoid beetles render a profound contribution to ecological processes through establishing symbiotic relationships with a variety of fungivorous mites. Such interactions with… read more here.
Keywords: mites trombidiformes; alpha diversity; scarabaeoid beetles; heterostigmatic mites ... See more keywords
Two New Phoretic Species of Heterostigmatic Mites (Acari: Prostigmata: Neopygmephoridae and Scutacaridae) on Australian Hydrophilid Beetles (Coleoptera: Hydrophilidae)
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DOI: 10.3390/insects13050483
Abstract: Simple Summary Heterostigmatic mites are globally very diverse, and many are generally phoretic or parasitic on insects. However, the Australian fauna of phoretic heterostigmatic mites is almost unexplored. Here, we describe two new species of… read more here.
Keywords: acari prostigmata; insects; heterostigmatic mites; new phoretic ... See more keywords