New Ereynetid mites (Acari : Tydeoidea) from karstic areas: True association or sampling bias?
(2004) Journal of Cave and Karst Studies — Vol. 66, n° 3, p. 81-88 (2004)
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- A new genus and two new species of ereynetid mites, one edaphobitic, the other troglobitic, are described from three European karst areas. Free-living species of the Riccardoella-complex exhibit ramified barbules in guard setae associated with tarsal solenidia, whereas parasitic species lack these characters. Ramified barbules in guard setae are thus considered specific adaptations to soil habitat. Free-living species of the Riccardoella-complex are seemingly restricted to karstic and other calcareous-rich areas while parasitic species live exclusively on slugs and snails. The relationship between calcium and Riccardoella-complex mites is discussed. A key is provided for the genera of Ereynetinae.
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Andre, HM., Ducarme, X., & Lebrun, P. (2004). New Ereynetid mites (Acari : Tydeoidea) from karstic areas: True association or sampling bias? Journal of Cave and Karst Studies, 66(3), 81-88. https://hdl.handle.net/2078.5/40036 (Original work published 2004)