Cheyletoidea

Leach, 1815

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Cheyletoidea is a superfamily of mites in the order Trombidiformes. Members include of arthropods and vertebrates, particularly birds, as well as some free-living predatory . The superfamily encompasses several including Cheyletidae, Cheyletiellidae, Harpirhynchidae, and Syringophilidae. Many species are highly -specific, inhabiting feather quills or skin of birds.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Cheyletoidea: //kaɪˌlɛtəˈɔɪdiə//

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Distribution

. Documented from Philippines, USA, Botswana, Egypt, Guyana, Canada, Peru, Germany, Australia, Argentina, and Oceanian islands.

Host Associations

  • Aves (birds) - Primary ; includes Passeriformes, Piciformes, Apodiformes, Charadriiformes, Phoenicopteriformes, Pteroclidiformes, Columbiformes, Pelecaniformes, Coliiformes
  • Arthropoda - Some parasitize other arthropods

Behavior

Highly -specific with differentiation; co-occurring typically occupy different microhabitats on the same host.

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