Indian trombiculid mites--re-descriptions of three species and description of a new species of Odontacarus (Acarina, Trombiculidae).
M. Nadchatram, Joshee Ak
Abstract
M. Nadchatram, Joshee Ak
Abstract
Three Indian species described by Joshee (1964) in the broad genus Trombicula are fully re-described, illustrated and properly placed in their respective genera to conform with recent views in chigger classification. In addition, a new species of trombiculid mite, Odontacarus indica from India is described for the first time.
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Three Indian species described by Joshee (1964) in the broad genus Trombicula are fully re-described, illustrated and properly placed in their respective genera to conform with recent views in chigger classification. In addition, a new species of trombiculid mite, Odontacarus indica from India is described for the first time.
Key concepts: Trombiculidae, Biology, Acari, Mite, Acariformes, Genus, Zoology, Ecology