Macrocheles penicilliger
(Berlese, 1904)
Macrocheles penicilliger is a of mite in the Macrochelidae, order Mesostigmata. The Macrocheles contains species known for phoretic and facultatively parasitic associations with insects, particularly flies. This species was described by Berlese in 1904 and is recorded from New Zealand. Members of this genus have been subjects of experimental evolution research examining the heritability of -attachment .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Macrocheles penicilliger: /ˌmækroʊˈkiːliːz ˌpɛnɪˈsɪlɪdʒər/
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Distribution
New Zealand
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Taxonomic history
Originally described as Holostaspis penicilliger by Berlese in 1904, later transferred to the Macrocheles.