Ceratozetoidea

Jacot, 1925

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Ceratozetoidea is a superfamily of oribatid mites within the order Sarcoptiformes. These mites belong to the diverse group of soil-dwelling microarthropods commonly known as moss mites or beetle mites. The superfamily was established by Jacot in 1925 and includes such as Ceratozetidae. Members are characterized by specific morphological features of the notogaster and legs.

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How to pronounce Ceratozetoidea: /sɛˌrætoʊziːˈtɔɪdiə/

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