Neotrichozetes
Species of mite
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Neotrichozetes is a monotypic genus of mites belonging to the order Oribatida.[1] The single species, Neotrichozetes spinulosa, was first described in Puerto Blest, Argentina, associated to Nothofagus dombeyi forests.[2][3] It can also be found in New Zealand.[3]
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Chelicerata |
| Class: | Arachnida |
| Order: | Oribatida |
| Family: | Neotrichozetidae |
| Genus: | Neotrichozetes Michael, 1908 |
| Species: | N. spinulosa |
| Binomial name | |
| Neotrichozetes spinulosa Travé, 1961 | |
Description
N. spinulosa is a small brown mite (0.71–0.72 mm). On the dorsal surface there are numerous hairs, which are very long and coarse.[2]
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