Basal-parasitengona
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Tanaupodidae
Tanaupodidae is a family of mites in the order Trombidiformes, suborder Parasitengona, considered to form one of the basal clades of this group. The family is considered enigmatic due to limited knowledge of its biology and diversity. Larvae of at least some genera are parasitic on arthropod hosts, including aphids and springtails. The family includes approximately 13 genera, with fossil records from Baltic amber indicating an ancient evolutionary history.