Tick and Mite Parasitology
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Tick and Mite Parasitology

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What are mites and ticks closely related to based on tagmosis?

Opiliones

What is the superorder that includes the order Mesostigmata?

Parasitiformes

How many described species of mites and ticks are there?

48,200

What is the subclass that includes the class Arachnida?

<p>Acari</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the two well-defined clades that mites can be divided into?

<p>Anactinotrichida and Actinotrichida</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Mites and Ticks: Overview

  • 48,200 described species of mites and ticks, forming a monophyletic group called Acari
  • Acari is a sister-group of all other Arachnida, based on tagmosis

Evolutionary Relationships

  • Close to Opiliones, based on genital morphology
  • Similar to Palpigradi, based on limb morphology
  • Similar to Solifugae, based on the mouthparts and reproductive features
  • Similar to Ricinulei, based on hexapodal larvae and mouthparts

Classification of Mites

  • Class: Arachnida
  • Subclass: Acari
  • Superorder: Parasitiformes (Anactinotrichida)
    • Orders: Opilioacarida (Notostigmata), Holothyrida (Tetrastigmata), Ixodida (Metastigmata), Mesostigmata (Gamasida)
  • Superorder: Acariformes (Actinotrichida)
    • Orders: Trombidiformes, Sarcoptiformes

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Test your knowledge on important ticks and mites of livestock and companion animals in this Parasitology quiz. Learn about the background of mites and ticks, their classification, and their significance in veterinary technology. Presented by Eukote Suwan, Ph.D. in Genetic Engineering.

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