| 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.
Mesostigmata is an order of mites belonging to the Parasitiformes. They are by far the largest group of Parasitiformes, with over 8,000 species in 130 families. Mesostigmata includes parasitic as well as free-living and predatory forms. They can be recognized by the single pair of spiracles positioned laterally on the body.
Oribatida, also known as oribatid mites, moss mites or beetle mites, are an order of mites, in the "chewing Acariformes" clade Sarcoptiformes. They range in size from 0.2 to 1.4 millimetres. There are currently 12,000 species that have been identified, but researchers estimate that there may be anywhere from 60,000 to 120,000 total species. Oribatid mites are by far the most prevalent of all arthropods in forest soils, and are essential for breaking down organic detritus and distributing fungi.
The Laelapidae are a family of mites in the order Mesostigmata. The family is also referred to in the literature as Laelaptidae, which may be the correct spelling.
Ologamasidae is a family of mites in the order Mesostigmata. There are more than 40 genera and 470 described species in Ologamasidae.
Gamasiphis is a genus of mites in the family Ologamasidae. There are more than 60 described species in Gamasiphis.
Digamasellidae is a family of mites in the order Mesostigmata.
Veigaia is a genus of mites in the family Veigaiidae.
Macrochelidae is a family of mites in the order Mesostigmata.
Macrocheles is a genus of mites in the family Macrochelidae that includes over 80 described species.
Parholaspididae is a family of mites in the order Mesostigmata. There are 14 known genera in the family, with a distribution across the entire world. Species are found in a variety of habitats, including leaf litter, logs, moss, caves, mammal nests, and as early colonizers from habitat disturbance.
Pachylaelapidae is a family of mites in the order Mesostigmata. There are about 16 genera and more than 200 described species in Pachylaelapidae.
Pachylaelaps is a genus of mites in the family Pachylaelapidae. There are more than 50 described species in Pachylaelaps.
Eviphididae is a family of mites in the order Mesostigmata.
Ameroseius is a genus of mites in the family Ameroseiidae. There are more than 60 described species in Ameroseius.
Ascidae is a family of mites in the order Mesostigmata.
Halolaelapidae is a family of mites in the order Mesostigmata.
Trachyuropodidae is a family of mites in the order Mesostigmata.
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