Hermanniella

Berlese, 1908

Hermanniella is a of oribatid in the Hermanniellidae, established by Berlese in 1908. These mites are small that inhabit soil and litter environments. The genus has been documented from Europe and Turkey, with such as H. picea and H. dolosa recorded in Turkish fauna.

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How to pronounce Hermanniella: /hɛrˌmænniˈɛlə/

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Identification

Hermanniella can be distinguished from the related Hermannia by morphological characters of the notogaster and leg , though specific diagnostic features require microscopic examination. Identification for Turkish have been prepared based on SEM and light microscopy.

Habitat

Soil, leaf litter, forest undergrowth, lichen, moss, and tree bark. Specimens have been extracted using Berlese- methods from these substrates.

Distribution

Recorded from Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and Turkey (Harşit Valley). Hermanniella picea represents a new record for Turkish fauna, while H. dolosa was previously known from Turkey.

Ecological Role

As oribatid , members of this contribute to decomposition in soil and litter .

Similar Taxa

  • HermanniaClosely related in the same superfamily Hermannielloidea; distinguished by notogastral and leg

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Taxonomic Study

A 2013-2014 study in Harşit Valley, Turkey used SEM photography and morphological review to document two : Hermanniella picea (new to Turkish fauna) and H. dolosa.

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