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An Initial Classification of Neotropical Water Mites (Acari : Hydrachnidia) Based on Habitat Preferences
Joint Authors
Fossati-Gaschignard, Odile
Fernández, Hugo R.
Source
International Journal of Ecology
Issue
Vol. 2011, Issue 2011 (31 Dec. 2011), pp.1-11, 11 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2011-07-18
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
11
Main Subjects
Natural & Life Sciences (Multidisciplinary)
Biology
Abstract EN
Existing classifications of benthic and interstitial freshwater invertebrates are described and discussed.
A classification is proposed for southern neotropical (south of latitude S 15) water mites in relation to their life style and habitat preferences.
The classification includes planktonic, superficial, benthic, thermal, and subterranean forms.
The diversity of the Hydrachnidia family and genera (22 families, 97 genera, and 521 species) is then analyzed using the new classification.
Ubiquitous stygobites deserve special consideration because they move through ecotone zones and tolerate extreme conditions.
Water mite communities from a north-western Argentinean stream were first described using a surber net and consequently considered as benthic.
Nineteen Hydrachnidia species (from benthic to stygobite) were collected and classified.
The vertical distribution observed during the year confirmed the permanent presence of benthic Hydrachnidia, even during the first flood, which is of special importance in running waters.
The functional classification we propose will facilitate comparison of fauna from different areas that have different faunistic composition but may have similar functional distribution.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Fernández, Hugo R.& Fossati-Gaschignard, Odile. 2011. An Initial Classification of Neotropical Water Mites (Acari : Hydrachnidia) Based on Habitat Preferences. International Journal of Ecology،Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-11.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Fernández, Hugo R.& Fossati-Gaschignard, Odile. An Initial Classification of Neotropical Water Mites (Acari : Hydrachnidia) Based on Habitat Preferences. International Journal of Ecology No. 2011 (2011), pp.1-11.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-507413
American Medical Association (AMA)
Fernández, Hugo R.& Fossati-Gaschignard, Odile. An Initial Classification of Neotropical Water Mites (Acari : Hydrachnidia) Based on Habitat Preferences. International Journal of Ecology. 2011. Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-11.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-507413
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-507413