Where Eriophyoidea (Acariformes) Belong in the Tree of Life
Over the past century and a half, the taxonomic placement of Eriophyoidea has been in flux. For much of this period, this group has been treated as a subtaxon within Trombidiformes.
Samuel J. Bolton +3 more
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Repeated convergent evolution of parthenogenesis in Acariformes (Acari) [PDF]
The existence of old species‐rich parthenogenetic taxa is a conundrum in evolutionary biology. Such taxa point to ancient parthenogenetic radiations resulting in morphologically distinct species.
Patrick Pachl +4 more
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Acariform mites (Acariformes) - permanent symbionts of Hapalomys delacouri Thomas (Rodentia, Muridae) in Vietnam [PDF]
Two new species of parasitic acariform mites (Acariformes) are described from the Delacour’s marmoset rat Hapalomys delacouri Thomas (Rodentia: Muridae) in Vietnam: Afrolistrophorus (Afrolistrophorus) hapalomys sp. n.
Andre Bochkov, Alexei Abramov
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In this study, we conducted a parasitological investigation of the quill mite fauna of the subfamily Picobiinae (Acariformes: Prostigmata: Syringophilidae) associated with African barbets (Aves: Piciformes: Lybiidae).
Bozena Sikora +4 more
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Quill mites of the family Syringophilidae (Acariformes: Prostigmata) parasitizing starlings of the genus Lamprotornis Temminck (Aves: Passeriformes: Sturnidae) from the sub-Saharan region are comprehensively studied for the first time.
Maciej Skoracki +5 more
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A New Species of Demodex (Acariformes: Prostigmata) Observed in the Mouflon, Ovis aries musimon (Artiodactyla: Bovidae) with Data on the Parasitism and Occurrence of Other Ectoparasites. [PDF]
Kozina P, Izdebska JN, Rolbiecki L.
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Quill Mites of the Family Syringophilidae (Acariformes: Cheyletoidea) Parasitising Birds of the Subfamily Euphoninae (Passeriformes: Fringillidae) [PDF]
Quill mites of the family Syringophilidae (Acariformes: Prostigmata) are highly specialised avian ectoparasites that inhabit feather quills. Despite their widespread occurrence, their diversity, distribution, and host associations remain poorly ...
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Diversity and Interactions between Picobiine Mites and Starlings [PDF]
The subfamily Picobiinae (Acariformes: Syringophilidae) comprises obligate and permanent parasites of birds found exclusively in the quills of contour feathers.
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Nuevos Oribátidos (Acariformes, Oribatida) para la fauna de la Península Ibérica
Como resultado del estudio de nuevas muestras de suelo procedentes de diversas localidades de la Península Ibérica, se ha realizado el presente trabajo en el que se citan por primera vez en el área de estudio una familia, cuatro géneros, 19 especies y ...
L. S. Subías
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Epidermoptidae (Acariformes: Astigmata) are permanent ectoparasites of birds; representatives of some genera have evolved phoretic associations with louse flies (Hippoboscidae).
Martin Hromada +3 more
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