Nematode predation by oribatid mites (Acari: Oribatida)
- 1 September 1980
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in International Journal of Acarology
- Vol. 6 (3) , 219-224
- https://doi.org/10.1080/01647958008683222
Abstract
Oribatid mites in 14 different genera were maintained or cultured in the laboratory and their possible nematophagous habits observed. Individuals of Pergalumna spp. displayed the greatest predilection for nematophagy. Specimens of Galumna sp., Fuscozetes sp., and Nothrus sp. fed less frequently. Excluding a Ceratozetes sp. which chewed on but did not devour nematodes, all other mites representing 9 genera were non-nematophagous.Keywords
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