Cepheoidea

Berlese, 1896

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Cepheoidea is a superfamily of oribatid mites within the order Sarcoptiformes, established by Berlese in 1896. The group is currently treated as a synonym of Cepheusoidea in modern classifications. Oribatid mites in this group are primarily soil-dwelling decomposers.

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How to pronounce Cepheoidea: //ˌsɛfiˈɔɪdiə//

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Taxonomic status

Cepheoidea Berlese, 1896 is listed as a synonym of Cepheusoidea in the Catalogue of Life. The valid superfamily name for this group of oribatid mites is Cepheusoidea.

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