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Gamasolaelaps is a genus of mites belonging to the family Veigaiidae. Males of this genus can be distinguished from other members of the family by the lack of spurs on the second pair of legs and the fact the sclerotized shields on the underside of the body are never fused together. Females are more difficult to diagnose, a high powered microscope being required.
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Cyrthydrolaelaps is a genus of mites in the family Veigaiidae.
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Gamasolaelaps aurantiacus is a species of mite in the family Veigaiidae.
Gamasolaelaps pygmaeus is a species of mite in the family Veigaiidae.
Gamasolaelaps simplicis is a species of mite in the family Veigaiidae.
Gamasolaelaps whartoni is a species of mite in the family Veigaiidae.
Veigaia agilis is a species of mite in the family Veigaiidae.
Veigaia cerva is a species of mite in the family Veigaiidae. It is found in Europe.
Veigaia hohuanshanensis is a species of mite in the family Veigaiidae.
Veigaia kochi is a species of mite in the family Veigaiidae. It is found in Europe.
Veigaia limulus is a species of mite in the family Veigaiidae.
Veigaia nemorensis is a species of mite in the family Veigaiidae. It is found in Europe.
Veigaia paradoxa is a species of mite in the family Veigaiidae.
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References
- ↑ Hallan, Joel, ed. Veigaiidae Species Listing Archived 2008-03-11 at the Wayback Machine . Biology Catalog. Texas A&M University. Retrieved on August 27, 2010.