Spinturnicidae
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Subphylum: Chelicerata
Class: Arachnida
Order: Mesostigmata
Superfamily: Dermanyssoidea
Family: Spinturnicidae
Oudemans, 1902

Spinturnicidae is a family of mites in the order Mesostigmata. The mites are highly specialized parasites of wing or tail membrane or bats. Some species infest eyelids and eye canthi. The species of Spinturnicidae are found in bat habitats throughout the world, living all stages of life on bats.[1][2]

Genera

These 11 genera belong to the family Spinturnicidae:[1][2]

References

  1. 1 2 Beron, Petar, ed. (2020). Acarorum Catalogus VI, Order Mesostigmata. Pensoft. doi:10.3897/ab.e54206. ISBN 978-619-248-006-6.
  2. 1 2 "Spinturnicidae Oudemans, 1902". Catalogue of Life. Retrieved 2021-11-05.


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