First record of Macrocheles matrius (Hull, 1925) (Acari: Macrochelidae) from Turkey.

Authors :: Qayyoum, Muhammad A.
Khan, Bilal S.
Bashir, Muhammad H.
Sahi, Shahbaz T.
Ozman-Sullivan, Sebahat K.
Source :: International Journal of Agriculture & Biology. 2016, Vol. 18 Issue 4, p813-816. 4p.
Publication Year :: 2016
Abstract: Poultry manure is common microhabitat of mites, especially for macrochelid mites. Macrocheles matrius was recorded as a new report for the Turkish mite fauna. The morphological characters of this species are presented with description, diagnosis and original figures from Turkish specimens. In addition, a key of poultry manure-inhabiting adult (females) of known species from Samsun, Turkey is provided. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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