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Erythraeidae is a family of mites that fall under the Trombidiformes order, specifically the Prostigmata suborder. Erythraeidae falls into the Arachnida class under the arthropod phyla, and is part of the broader animal kingdom. The Prostigmata us a suborder of mites within the Trombidiformes order that contains the “sucking” members of the mite family. Many species of Prostigmata are known as notorious plant pests, but many others live as parasites on different vertebrate species. Certain other members of this family can even prey on small invertebrates, and many | Erythraeidae is a family of mites that fall under the Trombidiformes order, specifically the Prostigmata suborder. Erythraeidae falls into the Arachnida class under the arthropod phyla, and is part of the broader animal kingdom. The Prostigmata us a suborder of mites within the Trombidiformes order that contains the “sucking” members of the mite family. Many species of Prostigmata are known as notorious plant pests, but many others live as parasites on different vertebrate species. Certain other members of this family can even prey on small invertebrates, and many alter their food source as they mature. | ||
== Body Composition == | == Body Composition == | ||
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Taxonomy
Erythraeidae is a family of mites that fall under the Trombidiformes order, specifically the Prostigmata suborder. Erythraeidae falls into the Arachnida class under the arthropod phyla, and is part of the broader animal kingdom. The Prostigmata us a suborder of mites within the Trombidiformes order that contains the “sucking” members of the mite family. Many species of Prostigmata are known as notorious plant pests, but many others live as parasites on different vertebrate species. Certain other members of this family can even prey on small invertebrates, and many alter their food source as they mature.
Body Composition
Life Cycle
References
1. Proctor, Heather. 1998. Trombidiformes. Trombidiform mites. Version 09 August 1998. http://tolweb.org/Trombidiformes/2568/1998.08.09 in The Tree of Life Web Project, http://tolweb.org/