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Published March 15, 2013 | Version v1
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A new species of the genus Gaeolaelaps (Acari, Mesostigmata, Laelapidae) from Iran

  • 1. MS student of Shahid Chamran Univ., Ahwaz,
  • 2. Shahrekord University, Shahrekord, Iran
  • 3. Poznan University of Life Sciences, Poznań, Poland
  • 4. Assosi. Prof. of Shahid Chamran Univ/, Ahwaz,

Description

The Genus Gaeolaelaps Evans & Till, 1966 is currently one of the largest genera of the family Laelapidae Berlese. The known representatives of this genus are active predators of small invertebrates such as other mites, insect eggs and nematodes. Gaeolaelaps iranicus Kavianpour & Nemati sp. n., was collected from soil and litter in various parts of Iran. The description and figures of this species are given. A key to the Gaeolaelaps species of Iran is provided.

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