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[[File:Mesostigmatic mite.jpg|thumb|A fully grown male Mesostigmatic mite [1].]] | [[File:Mesostigmatic mite.jpg|thumb|A fully grown male Mesostigmatic mite [1].]] | ||
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[[File:Life cycle of a mesostigmatic mite.png|thumb|A fully grown male Mesostigmatic mite [1].]] | |||
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Revision as of 14:24, 17 May 2022
Mesostigmata are a suborder of mites which are primarily characterized by their large stigmas, which preform numerous functions for the mites as both a function of the respiratory system and to capture and kill their prey. Mesostigmatic mites are the most prominent of all Acari, comprising up to 25% of the total mite population. Due to the large size of thier stigma and other mouthparts, they can often be mistaken for their relative the tick.
Taxonomy
| Domain | Kingdom | Phylum | Class | Order | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classification | Eukaroyta | Animalia | Arthropoda | Arachnida | Mesostigmata |
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References
[1] “Mesostigmata (Monogynaspida) Introduction.” Mesostigmata (Monogynaspida) - Introduction, https://idtools.org/id/mites/invasive_mite/Invasive_Mite_Identification/key/Mesostigmata/Media/Html/100Introduction.htm.