Proarctacarus

Makarova, 2003

Proarctacarus is a of mites in the Arctacaridae, established in 2003. The genus contains three described , all named by Makarova. These mites are associated with coniferous forests in mountainous regions of western North America.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Proarctacarus: /proʊˌɑːrk.təˈkɛərəs/

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Habitat

Coniferous forests in mountain regions of western North America.

Distribution

Western North America. Specific localities include Canada (British Columbia) and the United States (Oregon), as indicated by epithets canadensis and oregonensis, and the species Proarctacarus johnstoni.

Host Associations

  • coniferous forests - General association; specific relationships are not documented.

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Taxonomic Status

The Proarctacarus is marked as DOUBTFUL in GBIF, indicating potential taxonomic uncertainty that requires further investigation.

Species Diversity

The is known from three described , all described in the same year (2003) by the same author: Proarctacarus canadensis, Proarctacarus johnstoni, and Proarctacarus oregonensis.

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