Neotrichozetes

Neotrichozetes is a monotypic genus of mites belonging to the order Oribatida.[1] The single species, Neotrichozetes spinulosa, was first described in Puerto Blest, Argentina, associated to Nothofagus dombeyi forests.[2][3] It can also be found in New Zealand.[3]

Neotrichozetes
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Subphylum: Chelicerata
Class: Arachnida
Order: Oribatida
Family: Neotrichozetidae
Genus: Neotrichozetes
Michael, 1908
Species:
N. spinulosa
Binomial name
Neotrichozetes spinulosa
Travé, 1961

Description

N. spinulosa is a small brown mite (0.71–0.72 mm). On the dorsal surface there are numerous hairs, which are very long and coarse.[2]

References
  1. "Neotrichozetes spinulosa". iNaturalist. Archived from the original on 6 September 2023. Retrieved 6 September 2023.
  2. Hammer, Marie Signe Jørgensen (1962). Investigations on the oribatid fauna of the Andes mountains. I kommission hos Munksgaard. Archived from the original on 15 September 2023. Retrieved 15 September 2023.
  3. Trave, J. (1 July 1961). "On a new genus of Oribatei: Neotrichozetes". Acarologia. 3 (3): 363–375. ISSN 0044-586X. Archived from the original on 6 September 2023. Retrieved 6 September 2023.
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