Gamasina
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Eviphidoidea
Eviphidoidea is a superfamily of mites within the order Mesostigmata. These mites are primarily free-living predators or scavengers in soil and litter habitats. The group includes several families of gamasid mites that are morphologically distinguished by particular features of the gnathosoma and leg chaetotaxy. They are ecologically significant as components of soil microarthropod communities.
Phytoseioidea
Phytoseioidea is a superfamily of mesostigmatic mites within the order Mesostigmata. It encompasses several families including Phytoseiidae (predatory mites widely used in biological control), Blattisociidae, Podocinidae, and the recently established Africoseiulellidae. Members exhibit considerable morphological diversity, with some genera showing highly specialized adaptations. The superfamily has been subject to ongoing taxonomic revision, with family-level boundaries being redefined based on comparative morphological analysis.
Rhodacaroidea
Rhodacaroidea is a superfamily of predatory mites in the order Mesostigmata, comprising six families and over 900 described species worldwide. These mites are predominantly soil-dwelling, with highest abundance and diversity in soil and litter habitats. They have received attention as potential biological control agents due to their predatory habits. The group is among the more studied mesostigmatid superfamilies, though detailed biological and ecological knowledge remains limited for many species.