Epicrioidea

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Epicrioidea is a superfamily of mites within the order Mesostigmata, suborder Monogynaspida. This group belongs to the diverse of gamasid mites, which are predominantly predatory or parasitic. The superfamily contains relatively few described and remains poorly known compared to other mesostigmatan superfamilies. Members are classified within the infraorder Gamasina, which encompasses the majority of free-living and parasitic mesostigmatan mites.

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How to pronounce Epicrioidea: /ˌɛpɪkriˈɔɪdiə/

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