| Tectocepheidae | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Chelicerata |
| Class: | Arachnida |
| Order: | Sarcoptiformes |
| Family: | Tectocepheidae |
Tectocepheidae is a family of mites belonging to the order Sarcoptiformes. [1]
Genera: [1]
Antonio Berlese was an Italian entomologist.
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