Systematics and ecology of Adhaesozetes polyphyllos sp.nov. (Acari: Oribatida: Licneremaeoidea), a leaf-inhabiting mite from Australian rainforests
We present the first study of the systematics, ecology, and biogeography of an arboreal oribatid mite from Australia, describe all stages of Adhaesozetes polyphyllos sp.nov., propose new diagnoses for its genus and family, and present a character analysis demonstrating that the family Adhaesozetidae...
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crcansciencepubl:10.1139/z93-136 2024-09-15T17:47:41+00:00 Systematics and ecology of Adhaesozetes polyphyllos sp.nov. (Acari: Oribatida: Licneremaeoidea), a leaf-inhabiting mite from Australian rainforests Walter, David Evans Behan-Pelletier, Valerie M. 1993 http://dx.doi.org/10.1139/z93-136 http://www.nrcresearchpress.com/doi/pdf/10.1139/z93-136 en eng Canadian Science Publishing http://www.nrcresearchpress.com/page/about/CorporateTextAndDataMining Canadian Journal of Zoology volume 71, issue 5, page 1024-1040 ISSN 0008-4301 1480-3283 journal-article 1993 crcansciencepubl https://doi.org/10.1139/z93-136 2024-07-04T04:10:02Z We present the first study of the systematics, ecology, and biogeography of an arboreal oribatid mite from Australia, describe all stages of Adhaesozetes polyphyllos sp.nov., propose new diagnoses for its genus and family, and present a character analysis demonstrating that the family Adhaesozetidae is a member of the Licneremaeoidea. Certain character states, especially the expanded tarsal pulvilli, are interpreted as adaptations to arboreal life. Adhaesozetes polyphyllos grazes on epiphyllic fungi and prefers leaves with smooth surfaces or with closely appressed hairs. It inhabits at least 51 species of trees, shrubs, vines, and ferns in pockets of rainforest in eastern Australia. It is often the most abundant leaf-inhabiting oribatid mite in the cool- to warm-temperate rainforests of Tasmania and Victoria, and inhabits montane subtropical to tropical rainforests at least as far north as Mount Lewis (16°32′S). It appears to be absent from lowland subtropical to tropical rainforests, which suggests an ancient relationship with the Antarctic elements of the Australian flora. Populations are bisexual, with females representing an average of 55% of the adult population. At Wilson's Promontory, populations increase from late winter to midsummer, but all stages are present throughout the year. Females use their ovipositors to lay eggs in protected sites (e.g., insect damage or leaf domatia), often within the cast skins of immature mites. Article in Journal/Newspaper Antarc* Antarctic Mite Canadian Science Publishing Canadian Journal of Zoology 71 5 1024 1040 |
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We present the first study of the systematics, ecology, and biogeography of an arboreal oribatid mite from Australia, describe all stages of Adhaesozetes polyphyllos sp.nov., propose new diagnoses for its genus and family, and present a character analysis demonstrating that the family Adhaesozetidae is a member of the Licneremaeoidea. Certain character states, especially the expanded tarsal pulvilli, are interpreted as adaptations to arboreal life. Adhaesozetes polyphyllos grazes on epiphyllic fungi and prefers leaves with smooth surfaces or with closely appressed hairs. It inhabits at least 51 species of trees, shrubs, vines, and ferns in pockets of rainforest in eastern Australia. It is often the most abundant leaf-inhabiting oribatid mite in the cool- to warm-temperate rainforests of Tasmania and Victoria, and inhabits montane subtropical to tropical rainforests at least as far north as Mount Lewis (16°32′S). It appears to be absent from lowland subtropical to tropical rainforests, which suggests an ancient relationship with the Antarctic elements of the Australian flora. Populations are bisexual, with females representing an average of 55% of the adult population. At Wilson's Promontory, populations increase from late winter to midsummer, but all stages are present throughout the year. Females use their ovipositors to lay eggs in protected sites (e.g., insect damage or leaf domatia), often within the cast skins of immature mites. |
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Walter, David Evans Behan-Pelletier, Valerie M. Systematics and ecology of Adhaesozetes polyphyllos sp.nov. (Acari: Oribatida: Licneremaeoidea), a leaf-inhabiting mite from Australian rainforests |
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Walter, David Evans Behan-Pelletier, Valerie M. |
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Walter, David Evans |
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Systematics and ecology of Adhaesozetes polyphyllos sp.nov. (Acari: Oribatida: Licneremaeoidea), a leaf-inhabiting mite from Australian rainforests |
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Systematics and ecology of Adhaesozetes polyphyllos sp.nov. (Acari: Oribatida: Licneremaeoidea), a leaf-inhabiting mite from Australian rainforests |
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Systematics and ecology of Adhaesozetes polyphyllos sp.nov. (Acari: Oribatida: Licneremaeoidea), a leaf-inhabiting mite from Australian rainforests |
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Systematics and ecology of Adhaesozetes polyphyllos sp.nov. (Acari: Oribatida: Licneremaeoidea), a leaf-inhabiting mite from Australian rainforests |
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Systematics and ecology of Adhaesozetes polyphyllos sp.nov. (Acari: Oribatida: Licneremaeoidea), a leaf-inhabiting mite from Australian rainforests |
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systematics and ecology of adhaesozetes polyphyllos sp.nov. (acari: oribatida: licneremaeoidea), a leaf-inhabiting mite from australian rainforests |
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