Adamystoidea

Cunliffe, 1957

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Adamystidae

Adamystoidea is a superfamily of mites in the order Trombidiformes, established by Cunliffe in 1957. It contains only the Adamystidae, which includes at least three . The superfamily belongs to the infraorder Anystina within the suborder Prostigmata.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Adamystoidea: /əˌdæmɪsˈtɔɪdiə/

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Identification

Distinguished from other superfamilies in Anystina by its structure and the diagnostic characteristics of Adamystidae. Specific morphological features separating Adamystoidea from related superfamilies such as Anystoidea remain poorly documented in accessible literature.

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Distribution

Global distribution data is sparse. Observations have been recorded in multiple regions, but comprehensive distributional studies are lacking.

Similar Taxa

AnystoideaBoth superfamilies belong to the infraorder Anystina, but Anystoidea contains multiple including Anystidae, whereas Adamystoidea is with only Adamystidae.

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Taxonomic status

The superfamily is considered , containing only Adamystidae. The Adamystidae includes at least three , one of which is extinct.