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	== Scientific Classification ==		== Scientific Classification ==

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	== Biology ==		== Biology ==

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Life Cycle

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	== Life Cycle ==		== Life Cycle ==

	''Oribatida'' reproduce sexually; depending on the species, the egg-laying frequency varies from one to several times a year. Oribatid mites reproduce slowly compared to other mites, with a life cycle ranging from seven months to almost two years, dependent on their ecosystem. Oribatid mites differ from other [[microarthropods]] by having a sclerotized exoskeleton resembling the millipede. They are subject to juvenile polymorphism, in which immature oribatid mites are so morphologically different from adult mites that it is difficult to distinguish between them. Oribatid mites have six instars including prelarva, larva, three nymphal instars, and adult.		''Oribatida'' reproduce sexually; depending on the species, the egg-laying frequency varies from one to several times a year. Oribatid mites reproduce slowly compared to other mites, with a life cycle ranging from seven months to almost two years, dependent on their ecosystem. Oribatid mites differ from other [[microarthropods]] by having a sclerotized exoskeleton resembling the millipede. They are subject to juvenile polymorphism, in which immature oribatid mites are so morphologically different from adult mites that it is difficult to distinguish between them. Oribatid mites have six instars including prelarva, larva, three nymphal instars, and adult. [1]

	== Feeding Habits ==		== Feeding Habits ==

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Impacts on Soil

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	== Impacts on Soil ==		== Impacts on Soil ==

	Oribatid mites affect soil quality by feeding on and breaking down organic material and depositing nutrients into the soil. They play an essential role in soil food webs by regulating the [[decomposition]] of [[Organic Matter\|organic matter]] and propagating [[microorganisms]] within the soil. Their ecological benefits on the soil lead to improved soil structure and higher water-holding capacity. They are also indicator species when looking at soil health.		Oribatid mites affect soil quality by feeding on and breaking down organic material and depositing nutrients into the soil. They play an essential role in soil food webs by regulating the [[decomposition]] of [[Organic Matter\|organic matter]] and propagating [[microorganisms]] within the soil. Their ecological benefits on the soil lead to improved soil structure and higher water-holding capacity. They are also indicator species when looking at soil health. [1][4]

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	3.) Panphytophages		3.) Panphytophages
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	Scydmaenid beetles, spiders, pselaphid beetles, and ants consume oribatid mites. Ways in which ''oribatida'' evade predation is through their exoskeleton and through defensive secretion containing toxins or unpalatable tastes. They may also curl into a ball becoming harder to grab. Some species have hairs on their body, making them hard to swallow.
			Scydmaenid beetles, spiders, pselaphid beetles, and ants consume oribatid mites. Ways in which ''oribatida'' evade predation is through their exoskeleton and through defensive secretion containing toxins or unpalatable tastes. They may also curl into a ball becoming harder to grab. Some species have hairs on their body, making them hard to swallow. [6]

	[[File: Mite.jpeg \|thumb\|right\|Oribated mite found in peat from a Prumnopitys Standleyei. Avery Klein, University at Buffalo]]		[[File: Mite.jpeg \|thumb\|right\|Oribated mite found in peat from a Prumnopitys Standleyei. Avery Klein, University at Buffalo]]

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	3.) Panphytophages		3.) Panphytophages
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	Scydmaenid beetles, spiders, pselaphid beetles, and ants consume oribatid mites. Ways in which ''oribatida'' evade predation is through their exoskeleton and through defensive secretion containing toxins or unpalatable tastes. They may also curl into a ball becoming harder to grab. Some species have hairs on their body, making them hard to swallow.		Scydmaenid beetles, spiders, pselaphid beetles, and ants consume oribatid mites. Ways in which ''oribatida'' evade predation is through their exoskeleton and through defensive secretion containing toxins or unpalatable tastes. They may also curl into a ball becoming harder to grab. Some species have hairs on their body, making them hard to swallow.

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Feeding Habits

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	Oribatid mites are mainly [[detritivores]]. Most oribatida are obligate fungal feeders, but some eat other things. Some feed on bacteria, dead [[insects]], and/or organic detritus.		Oribatid mites are mainly [[detritivores]]. Most oribatida are obligate fungal feeders, but some eat other things. Some feed on bacteria, dead [[insects]], and/or organic detritus.
	Oribatid mites can be categorized into 3 groups:		Oribatid mites can be categorized into 3 groups:

	1.) Microphytophages, (including mycophages, phycophages, and bacteriophages)		1.) Microphytophages, (including mycophages, phycophages, and bacteriophages)

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	3.) Panphytophages		3.) Panphytophages
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	Scydmaenid beetles, spiders, pselaphid beetles, and ants consume oribatid mites. Ways in which ''oribatida'' evade predation is through their exoskeleton and through defensive secretion containing toxins or unpalatable tastes. They may also curl into a ball becoming harder to grab. Some species have hairs on their body, making them hard to swallow.		Scydmaenid beetles, spiders, pselaphid beetles, and ants consume oribatid mites. Ways in which ''oribatida'' evade predation is through their exoskeleton and through defensive secretion containing toxins or unpalatable tastes. They may also curl into a ball becoming harder to grab. Some species have hairs on their body, making them hard to swallow.

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References

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	[5] Wissuwa, J., J.-A. Salamon, and T. Frank. 2013. Oribatida (Acari) in grassy arable fallows are more affected by soil [[properties]] than habitat age and plant species. European Journal of Soil Biology 59:8–14.		[5] Wissuwa, J., J.-A. Salamon, and T. Frank. 2013. Oribatida (Acari) in grassy arable fallows are more affected by soil [[properties]] than habitat age and plant species. European Journal of Soil Biology 59:8–14.

			[6] Castillo-Figueroa, D., Castillo-Avila, C. Little influence of soil fauna on decomposition in successional upper Andean tropical forests. Soil Ecol. Lett. 7, 240277 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1007/s42832-024-0277-8

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	Oribatid mites are mainly [[detritivores]]. Most oribatida are obligate fungal feeders, but some eat other things. Some feed on bacteria, dead [[insects]], and/or organic detritus.		Oribatid mites are mainly [[detritivores]]. Most oribatida are obligate fungal feeders, but some eat other things. Some feed on bacteria, dead [[insects]], and/or organic detritus.
			Oribatid mites can be categorized into 3 groups:
			1.) Microphytophages, (including mycophages, phycophages, and bacteriophages)

	1.) ~~Microphytophages feed on fungi. Most oribatids are obligate fungal feeders.~~		2.) Macrophytophages, (including xylophages and phyllophages)

	~~2.) Macrophytophages feed on plant material.~~		3.) Panphytophages

	3.) Panphytophages ~~feed on both plant and fungi.~~

	Scydmaenid beetles, spiders, pselaphid beetles, and ants consume oribatid mites. Ways in which ''oribatida'' evade predation is through their exoskeleton and through defensive secretion containing toxins or unpalatable tastes. They may also curl into a ball becoming harder to grab. Some species have hairs on their body, making them hard to swallow.		Scydmaenid beetles, spiders, pselaphid beetles, and ants consume oribatid mites. Ways in which ''oribatida'' evade predation is through their exoskeleton and through defensive secretion containing toxins or unpalatable tastes. They may also curl into a ball becoming harder to grab. Some species have hairs on their body, making them hard to swallow.

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	== Feeding Habits ==		== Feeding Habits ==

	Oribatid mites are mainly [[detritivores]] ~~and~~ are ~~categorized into three types of~~ feeders.		Oribatid mites are mainly [[detritivores]]. Most oribatida are obligate fungal feeders, but some eat other things. Some feed on bacteria, dead [[insects]], and/or organic detritus.

	1.) Microphytophages feed on fungi.		1.) Microphytophages feed on fungi. Most oribatids are obligate fungal feeders.

	2.) Macrophytophages feed on ~~vegetable matter~~.		2.) Macrophytophages feed on plant material.

	3.) Panphytophages feed on both~~. Most oribatids are obligate fungal feeders~~.		3.) Panphytophages feed on both plant and fungi.

	Scydmaenid beetles, spiders, pselaphid beetles, and ants consume oribatid mites. Ways in which ''oribatida'' ~~evades~~ predation is through their exoskeleton and through defensive secretion containing toxins or unpalatable tastes. They may also curl into a ball becoming harder to grab. Some species have hairs on their body, making them hard to swallow.		Scydmaenid beetles, spiders, pselaphid beetles, and ants consume oribatid mites. Ways in which ''oribatida'' evade predation is through their exoskeleton and through defensive secretion containing toxins or unpalatable tastes. They may also curl into a ball becoming harder to grab. Some species have hairs on their body, making them hard to swallow.

	[[File: Mite.jpeg \|thumb\|right\|Oribated mite found in peat from a Prumnopitys Standleyei. Avery Klein, University at Buffalo]]		[[File: Mite.jpeg \|thumb\|right\|Oribated mite found in peat from a Prumnopitys Standleyei. Avery Klein, University at Buffalo]]