Mesostigmata is an order of mites belonging to the Parasitiformes. Unlike most members of that group, many of these mites are not parasitic but free-living and predatory. They can be recognized by the single pair of spiracles positioned laterally on the body.
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.
Gamasolaelaps bellingeri is a species of mite belonging to the family Veigaiidae. The female is only 0.5 mm in length, the male even smaller. Both can be recognized by the dorsal sclerotized shield being deeply incised laterally. This species is found in damp habitats such as moss and leaf litter in Jamaica.
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 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.
Gamasellus is a genus of mites in the family Ologamasidae.
Cyrthydrolaelaps is a genus of mites in the family Veigaiidae.
Veigaia is a genus of mites in the family Veigaiidae.
Macrochelidae is a family of mites in the order Mesostigmata, containing the following genera and species:
Pachylaelapidae is a family of mites in the order Mesostigmata.
Ascidae is a family of mites in the order Mesostigmata.
Gamasolaelaps arborescens is a species of mite in the family Veigaiidae.
Gamasolaelaps aurantiacus is a species of mite in the family Veigaiidae.
Gamasolaelaps bidentis is a species of mite in the family Veigaiidae.
Gamasolaelaps excisus is a species of mite in the family Veigaiidae.
Gamasolaelaps multidentatus is a species of mite in the family Veigaiidae.
Gamasolaelaps pygmaeus is a species of mite in the family Veigaiidae.
Gamasolaelaps tuberculatus is a species of mite in the family Veigaiidae.
Gamasolaelaps whartoni is a species of mite in the family Veigaiidae.
