Pterygosomatoidea
Family Guides
1- Pterygosomatidae(scale mites)
Pterygosomatoidea is a superfamily of mites within the order Trombidiformes. These arachnids are part of the diverse Prostigmata lineage, which includes many parasitic and predatory mite groups. The superfamily encompasses several of mites that are primarily associated with reptiles as . They represent a specialized evolutionary radiation within the Eleutherengona infraorder.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Pterygosomatoidea: /ˌtɛrɪgoʊsəˈmætɔɪdiə/
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Host Associations
- Reptiles - Pterygosomatid mites are primarily of lizards and snakes
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Taxonomic placement
Pterygosomatoidea is classified within the infraorder Eleutherengona, a group of Prostigmatid mites characterized by the absence of a genital papilla and other derived features. This placement distinguishes them from related superfamilies in Trombidiformes.