Neocarus texanus
Chamberlin & Mulaik, 1942
Neocarus texanus is a of opilioacarid mite described by Chamberlin & Mulaik in 1942. It belongs to the order Opilioacarida, a small group of primitive mites that retain characteristics of both mites and harvestmen. The species is found in North America and Middle America, with distribution records indicating presence in both regions. Very little is known about the specific or of this species.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Neocarus texanus: /ˌniːoʊˈkɛərəs tɛkˈsænəs/
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Distribution
Recorded from North America and Middle America. Specific locality details are sparse in available sources.
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Taxonomic note
Opilioacarida is a small order of arachnids comprising approximately 25 described worldwide. These mites are considered primitive, retaining segmented opisthosomas and other ancestral characteristics. They are typically found in soil and leaf litter in tropical and subtropical regions.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
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