Exochocepheus eremitus

Woolley & Higgins, 1968

Exochocepheus eremitus is a of oribatid mite in the Scutoverticidae, described by Woolley and Higgins in 1968. It belongs to the diverse group of moss mites, which are primarily soil-dwelling microarthropods. The specific epithet 'eremitus' suggests a reclusive or solitary nature, though the basis for this naming has not been documented in available sources.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Exochocepheus eremitus: /ˌɛksoʊkoʊˈsɛfiəs ɛˈrɛmɪtəs/

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Distribution

North America.

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