Hydrometra australis

Say, 1832

water measurer

Hydrometra australis is a of water measurer in the Hydrometridae. It inhabits aquatic environments across the Caribbean, Central America, and North America. The species has been documented as a for parasitic water mites, which can affect its .

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Hydrometra australis: //haɪdroʊˈmiːtrə ɔːˈstreɪlɪs//

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Habitat

Aquatic environments including freshwater bodies. Specific microhabitat preferences are not well documented.

Distribution

Caribbean Sea region, Central America, and North America. Distribution records confirm presence in Caribbean, Middle America, and North America.

Host Associations

water mite (Arrenurus sp.) - Water mites in the Arrenurus have been observed parasitizing this , with measurable demographic effects on growth rates.

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Parasitism Research

A study published in The Florida Entomologist examined the effect of parasitic water mites on the per capita rate of increase of Hydrometra australis , indicating this - relationship has measurable demographic consequences.