Scutoverticidae

Grandjean, 1954

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Scutoverticidae is a of oribatid mites comprising approximately 8 and at least 50 described . The family is classified within the superfamily Licneremaeoidea. Members are small soil-dwelling arachnids. The genus *Scutovertex* includes alpine-associated species.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Scutoverticidae: /skuː.toʊ.vɛrˈtɪsɪˌdiː/

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Habitat

Alpine environments have been documented for at least one (*Scutovertex alpinus*). As oribatid mites, members likely inhabit soil and litter layers, though specific data for the family as a whole is limited.

Distribution

Distribution records exist from Denmark (DK), Norway (NO), and Sweden (SE). The has a global distribution with documented presence in alpine regions of Europe.

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Taxonomic history

The was established by Grandjean in 1954. It contains eight recognized : *Arthrovertex*, *Ethiovertex*, *Exochocepheus*, *Hypovertex*, *Lamellovertex*, *Provertex*, *Scutovertex*, and *Scutoverticosus*.

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