Koenikea
Wolcott, 1900
Koenikea is a of water mites in the Unionicolidae, established by Wolcott in 1900. Members of this genus are aquatic arachnids inhabiting freshwater environments. The genus is recorded from South America, with documented occurrences in Colombia. As with other unionicolid mites, are likely associated with mollusk or benthic .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Koenikea: /kɔˈniː.ke.a/
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Habitat
Freshwater aquatic environments, including rivers and streams.
Distribution
Colombia (departments of Cauca, Meta, and Caquetá).
Similar Taxa
- UnionicolaBoth belong to Unionicolidae; Unionicola is more widespread and better studied, often associated with unionid mussels, whereas Koenikea has more restricted distribution and less documented specificity.