Mesostigmata
Mesostigmata is an order of mites belonging to the class Arachnida. They are commonly referred to as parasitiform mites and are known for their parasitic lifestyle. Some species are free-living and can be found in a variety of habitats, including soil, leaf litter, and mosses.
Taxonomy[edit | edit source]
The order Mesostigmata is divided into four suborders: Monogynaspida, Epicriina, Sejina, and Dermanyssina. These suborders are further divided into several families and genera.
Characteristics[edit | edit source]
Mesostigmata mites are characterized by their stigmata, which are located in the middle of their bodies. They have a pair of large, strong chelicerae and a well-developed anal shield. The body size of these mites ranges from 0.5 to 2.0 mm.
Ecology[edit | edit source]
Mesostigmata mites play a crucial role in the ecosystem. They are involved in the decomposition of organic matter and contribute to nutrient cycling. Some species are predators of other small arthropods and nematodes, while others are parasites of birds and mammals.
Economic Importance[edit | edit source]
Some species of Mesostigmata mites are of economic importance. They can be pests in poultry farms, causing damage to the birds and reducing egg production. Other species are used in biological control of pests.
See Also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
| Mesostigmata Resources | ||
|---|---|---|
|
| |
Navigation: Wellness - Encyclopedia - Health topics - Disease Index - Drugs - World Directory - Gray's Anatomy - Keto diet - Recipes
Search WikiMD
Ad.Tired of being Overweight? Try W8MD's physician weight loss program.
Semaglutide (Ozempic / Wegovy and Tirzepatide (Mounjaro / Zepbound) available.
Advertise on WikiMD
WikiMD is not a substitute for professional medical advice. See full disclaimer.
Credits:Most images are courtesy of Wikimedia commons, and templates Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY SA or similar.
Translate this page: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
தமிழ்,
తెలుగు,
Urdu,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
বাংলা
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
Greek,
português do Brasil,
polski,
română,
русский,
Nederlands,
norsk,
svenska,
suomi,
Italian
Middle Eastern & African
عربى,
Turkish,
Persian,
Hebrew,
Afrikaans,
isiZulu,
Kiswahili,
Other
Bulgarian,
Hungarian,
Czech,
Swedish,
മലയാളം,
मराठी,
ਪੰਜਾਬੀ,
ગુજરાતી,
Portuguese,
Ukrainian
Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD
