Reprint

The Ecology, Evolution, Systematics and Behaviour of Mites

Edited by
July 2024
454 pages
  • ISBN978-3-7258-1459-6 (Hardback)
  • ISBN978-3-7258-1460-2 (PDF)

This book is a reprint of the Special Issue The Ecology, Evolution, Systematics and Behaviour of Mites that was published in

Biology & Life Sciences
Summary

Mites, though often overlooked, are crucial architects in biodiversity that impact ecosystems globally. This Special Issue, titled "The Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Behaviour of Mites," compiles studies that enhance our understanding of mites through co-evolution, taxonomy, molecular biology, and ecology. Discoveries encompass insights into host–parasite dynamics, taxonomic revisions, and molecular techniques, revealing interesting findings regarding biodiversity. Ecological studies highlight mites' adaptive strategies and roles in various habitats. This interdisciplinary research underscores mites' significance in ecosystems and the necessity of diverse approaches to fully grasp their complex biological interactions.

Format
  • Hardback
License and Copyright
© 2024 by the authors; CC BY-NC-ND license
Keywords
Acariformes; Bdelloidea; taxonomy; predator; China; Mesositgmata; taxonomy; predatory mite; new record; flat mites; new species; ferns; integrative taxonomy; LT-SEM; COI; ontogeny; acari; birds; diversity; ectoparasites; quill mites; Laelapidae mites; 28S ribosomal RNA; cytochrome oxidase subunit I gene; phylogenetic analysis; genetic diversity; Acari; Protereunetes; taxonomy; biogeography; polar regions; avian mites; diversity; taxonomy; systematics; Psoroptidia; Pterolichoidea; ptyctimous mites; Protophthiracarus; neotropical realm; neotrichy; new species; mouflon; Ovis aries musimon; Demodex musimonis; Ixodes ricinus; Lipoptena cervi; ectoparasites; skin mites; Acari; birds; ectoparasites; phylogeny; Syringophilidae; tinamous; scale-mites; Acari; phylogeny; ontogeny; Liolaemus; Acari; genomic contamination; diversity; distribution; evolution; DNA barcode; Oribatida; bird nests; microhabitats; storks; opisthosomal setae; tropical regions; divisions; Chamaerops spp.; related species; geographical distribution; citrus brown mite; life types; silken threads; two-spotted spider mite; webbing behavior; Apionoseius infirmus; bird nests; dormice; Leiodinychus orbicularis; mammal nests; merocenose; nidicoles; oribatid mites; juveniles; leg setation; stage structure; ecology; integrated taxonomy approach; palpgenu oncophysis; species synonymy; history; scientific gaps; literature review; character strength; distribution; n/a; quill mites; bird parasites; molecular taxonomy; DNA barcoding; COI; oribatid mites; Sphaerozetinae; juveniles; leg setation; stage structure; DNA barcoding; Aceriini; Eriophyidae; Guangxi; taxonomy; galls; Galliformes; trombiculid; molecular barcoding; trombiculiasis; chickens; n/a

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