A new family of astigmatid mites from the lies Crozet, sub‐Antarctica; introducing a new concept relating to ontogenetic development of idiosomal setae

Glycacarus combinatus gen . and sp. nov . was collected from the nest of the White chinned petrel ( Procellaria aequinoctialis ) on Possession Island Sub‐Antarctica. It can be distinguished from all other members of the Astigmata by the M‐shaped prodorsal shield and by the fact that it is made up of...

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Published in:Journal of Zoology
Main Author: Griffiths, D. A.
Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
Language:English
Published: Wiley 1977
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