Aturidae

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Aturidae is a of prostigmatid mites in the order Trombidiformes. The family includes several distributed across the Northern Hemisphere, with records from Europe and North America. These mites are primarily aquatic or semiaquatic, inhabiting freshwater environments. The family was established to accommodate genera previously placed in related families, reflecting refined understanding of water mite .

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Aturidae: /ˌætjʊˈraɪdiː/

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Habitat

Freshwater environments including streams, rivers, and associated semiaquatic .

Distribution

Northern Hemisphere: documented from Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and the United States (Vermont).

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