Kennethiella

Cooreman, 1954

Species Guides

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Kennethiella is a of mites in the Winterschmidtiidae. The genus is known to exhibit male dimorphism in at least one , Kennethiella trisetosa. Members of this genus have been documented in symbiotic relationships with , specifically inhabiting their nests.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Kennethiella: /kɛnˈnɛθiˌɛlə/

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Habitat

Nests of potter wasps, specifically documented from nests of Ancistrocerus antilope.

Host Associations

Behavior

Exhibits male dimorphism; males occur in two distinct morphological forms.

Ecological Role

in nests; specific ecological function not clearly documented.

More Details

Male Dimorphism

Kennethiella trisetosa is known to exhibit male dimorphism, a notable trait where males occur in two distinct morphological forms. This phenomenon is relatively uncommon among mites and has been specifically documented in this .

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