Galumnidae

Jacot, 1925

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Galumnidae is a of oribatid mites in the order Sarcoptiformes, established by Jacot in 1925. The family contains at least 30 and 410 described , making it one of the more diverse families within the Oribatida. Members of this family are classified within the superfamily Galumnoidea and the group Poronoticae. Galumnidae are soil-dwelling mites that contribute to decomposition processes in terrestrial .

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Galumnidae: /ɡəˈlʌmnɪdiː/

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Habitat

Soil and leaf litter in terrestrial environments.

Distribution

Recorded from Denmark (DK), Norway (NO), and Sweden (SE); global distribution likely broader given -level diversity.

Ecological Role

Participates in decomposition of organic matter in soil .

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Taxonomic context

Galumnidae is placed in the superfamily Galumnoidea and the group Poronoticae within the suborder Oribatida. The was established by A.P. Jacot in 1925.

Diversity

With at least 30 and 410 described , Galumnidae represents substantial diversity within the Sarcoptiformes.

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