Investigating soil mesofauna cryptic diversity: Current challenges and perspectives
Abstract Cryptic species lacking distinct morphological features are widespread among soil fauna, including such functionally significant groups as springtails, mites and enchytraeids. Their presence, diversity and biomass may impact ecosystem services provided by belowground ecosystems.
Margarita A. Danilova+3 more
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Intradermal infections by chigger mites (Hannemania spp.) in the Andean frog Telmatobius atacamensis (Anura, Telmatobiidae) [PDF]
Here, we report the infection of adults of the Andean frog Telmatobius atacamensis (Anura, Telmatobiidae) by leeuwenhoekiid mites of the genus Hannemania and describe the histological characteristics of the normal and infected skin and the mite's larval ...
Goldberg, Francisco Javier+1 more
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NUEVOS HOSPEDEROS Y REGISTROS DE ÁCAROS FITÓFAGOS PARA COSTA RICA: PERÍODO 2008-2012
Se actualizan las e especies de á caros fitó - fagos identificadas para Costa Rica entre 2008 y 2012. Se procesó el material vegetal provisto por productores, técnicos, estudiantes e interesados en general, así como el recolectado por personal del ...
Hugo Aguilar, Pamela Murillo
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Elenco y biogeografía de los ácaros acuáticos (Acari, Parasitengona, Hydrachnidia) de Sudamérica
Las publicaciones de catálogos y listados de especies determinan una clara conexión entre taxonomía básica y temas relacionados con la biodiversidad. Según algunas estimaciones, solo el 10-30% del número total de especies ha sido nominado.
B. Rosso de Ferradás, H. R. Fernández
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Creating the Complexo de Israel: Religion, Urban Orders, and Aesthetics in Rio de Janeiro
ABSTRACT This article centers on the relation between religion, criminal(ized) economies, and the production of urban space in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Our empirical focus lies on the Israel Complex, a cluster of favelas located in the city's northern periphery.
Jolien van Veen, Martijn Oosterbaan
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Comparison of synthetic membranes in the development of an in vitro feeding system for Dermanyssus gallinae [PDF]
Although artificial feeding models for the poultry red mite (Dermanyssus gallinae) most frequently use biological membranes consisting of day-old chick skin, there are ethical considerations associated with the use of skin.
D.W.J. Harrington+8 more
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Oribátidos (Acari, Oribatei) de Fuerteventura (islas Canarias)
Se estudian por primera vez los ácaros oribátidos de Fuerteventura, y se citan 86 especies de las que 18 son nuevas para la Ciencia y dos son nuevas subespecies, y se establecen dos géneros nuevos: Passalobates n. gen.
C. Pérez-Iñigo, M. A. Peña
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The web‐nesting spider mite Schizotetranychus brevisetosus Ehara attacks predators outside the nest, but the effectiveness of this behaviour is unknown. Spreading predator‐mimicking glass beads over the web induced intense patrolling behaviour in females, which even captured and attacked beads.
Maiko Chida+2 more
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Present and future potential of plant-derived products to control arthropods of veterinary and medical significance [PDF]
The use of synthetic pesticides and repellents to target pests of veterinary and medical significance is becoming increasingly problematic. One alternative approach employs the bioactive attributes of plant-derived products (PDPs). These are particularly
Finn, Robert+3 more
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