Published January 22, 2015
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New species of Daidalotarsonemus and Excelsotarsonemus (Acari, Tarsonemidae) from the Brazilian rainforest
Authors/Creators
- 1. PPG Biologia Animal, UNESP - Universidade Estadual Paulista, São José do Rio Preto, Brazil
- 2. UNESP-Universidade Estadual Paulista, São José do Rio Preto, Brazil
- 3. USDA, SEL, ARS, Beltsville, Maryland, United States of America
- 4. USDA-ARS, Beltsville, United States of America
Description
Three new species of Tarsonemidae, Daidalotarsonemus oliveirai Rezende, Lofego & Ochoa, sp. n., Excelsotarsonemus caravelis Rezende, Lofego & Ochoa, sp. n. and Excelsotarsonemus tupi Rezende, Lofego & Ochoa, sp. n. are described and illustrated. Measurements for these species are provided, as well as drawings, phase contrast (PC), differential interference contrast (DIC) and low temperature scanning electron microscopy (LT-SEM) micrographs. Some characters, which have not been used or clearly understood, are described herein. Biological, ecological and agricultural aspects about the role of these species in the rainforest and its surrounding environment are briefly discussed.
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