Astigmatina
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Acaridia
Acaridia is a zoosubsection within the suborder Astigmatina (order Sarcoptiformes), encompassing a diverse group of mites commonly referred to as acarid mites. The group includes at least 136 species in 50 genera and 14 families documented in China alone, with substantial diversity also recorded in other regions. These mites are predominantly synanthropic, occurring in human-associated environments such as stored products, barns, and dwellings. Research has documented significant altitudinal variation in species diversity, with higher richness at lower elevations.