Linopodes

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Linopodes
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Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Subphylum: Chelicerata
Class: Arachnida
Order: Trombidiformes
Family: Cocceupodidae
Genus: Linopodes

Linopodes is a cosmopolitan[1] genus of mites in the family Cocceupodidae. There are at least two described species.[2][3][4]

Habitat[edit]

Members of Linopodes are usually found in habitats such as forests, fields, meadows and the banks of ponds, occupying leaf litter, bark, and hiding places under stone. While common, they are not often observed; solitary habits and low densities contribute to this.[1]

Species[edit]

These two species belong to the genus Linopodes:

Data sources: i = ITIS,[5] c = Catalogue of Life,[6] g = GBIF,[2] b = Bugguide.net[3]

While 22 species in total have been described, recent DNA barcoding research has suggested that these are actually only seven, morphologically similar species. [1]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c Szudarek-Trepto, Natalia; Kazmierski, Andrzej; Dabert, Jacek (2021-10-01). "Long-term stasis in acariform mites provides evidence for morphologically stable evolution: Molecular vs. morphological differentiation in Linopodes (Acariformes; Prostigmata)". Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution. 163: 107237. doi:10.1016/j.ympev.2021.107237. ISSN 1055-7903.
  2. ^ a b "Linopodes". GBIF. Retrieved 2018-04-05.
  3. ^ a b "Linopodes Genus Information". BugGuide.net. Retrieved 2018-04-05.
  4. ^ "Linopodes Overview". Encyclopedia of Life. Retrieved 2018-04-05.
  5. ^ "ITIS, Integrated Taxonomic Information System". Retrieved 2018-04-05.
  6. ^ "Catalogue of Life". Retrieved 2018-04-05.

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External links[edit]

  • Media related to Linopodes at Wikimedia Commons