Piona

C. L. Koch, 1842

Piona is a of freshwater mites in the Pionidae, first described by Carl Ludwig Koch in 1842. These arachnids are aquatic, inhabiting lakes, ponds, and slow-moving waters across temperate regions. Members of this genus are characterized by their elongated bodies and specialized swimming adaptations.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Piona: /piˈoʊnə/

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Habitat

Freshwater aquatic environments including lakes, ponds, and slow-moving waters.

Distribution

Recorded from Denmark (DK), Norway (NO), and Sweden (SE).

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