Peloptulus

Berlese, 1908

Peloptulus is a of oribatid ( Phenopelopidae) established by Berlese in 1908. These mites belong to the diverse soil-dwelling microarthropod fauna commonly known as moss mites or mites. The genus is documented from Scandinavian countries including Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

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How to pronounce Peloptulus: //pɛˈlɒptjuːləs//

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Distribution

Documented from Denmark (DK), Norway (NO), and Sweden (SE) based on GBIF distribution records.

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Taxonomic placement

Peloptulus is classified within the superfamily Phenopelopoidea, Phenopelopidae, infraorder Brachypylina (formerly Circumdehiscentiae), suborder Oribatida. The family Phenopelopidae contains characterized by specific arrangements of porose areas on the notogaster and particular leg setation patterns.

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