Date of Graduation
12-2015
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science in Entomology (MS)
Degree Level
Graduate
Department
Entomology
Advisor/Mentor
Dowling, Ashley P.G.
Committee Member
Alverson, Andrew J.
Second Committee Member
Rom, Curt R.
Third Committee Member
Kring, Timothy J.
Keywords
Biological sciences; Debsacarus; Hydrachnidiae; Testudacarinae; Testudacarine; Testudacarus; Torrent mite
Abstract
Thirteen new species of Testudacarus (Torrenticolidae: Testudacarinae) are described, four species are redescribed, and the status of previously problematic species are addressed. For Testudacarinae this represents the first published: 1) descriptions from multiple specimens (therefore providing ranges); 2) colored photographs; 3) explicit illustrations and discussion of sexual dimorphism within the subfamily; 4) genetic data. A comprehensive literature review is also included.
Citation
O'Neill, J. C. (2015). Systematics of Testudacarine Torrent Mites (Parasitengona: Torrenticolidae). Graduate Theses and Dissertations Retrieved from https://scholarworks.uark.edu/etd/1340
