Snout-mites
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Bdellidae
Snout Mites
Bdellidae is a family of moderate to large-sized predatory mites commonly known as snout mites. The family contains approximately 11 genera and at least 278 described species worldwide. They are distinguished by their elongated, snout-like gnathosoma and elbowed pedipalps bearing two long terminal setae (one in the genus Monotrichobdella). Members inhabit diverse environments including soil, leaf litter, vegetation, and intertidal zones.