Databases of information on the mite families Ologamasidae and Rhodacaridae (Mesostigmata: Rhodacaroidea): unlocking taxonomy, geographical distribution, and habitats

Zootaxa 2026

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Authors: Ávyla Régia De Albuquerque Barros, Gilberto José de Moraes, Raphael C. Castilho, Bruce Halliday
DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5768.4.7
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Abstract

Databases of information on the taxonomy, geographic distribution, and habitat of mites in the families Ologamasidae and Rhodacaridae are now freely available online. They provide data on 473 species of Ologamasidae and 162 species of Rhodacaridae. Most species of Ologamasidae were described from the Neotropical (33%) and Australasian (29%) ecozones. Most species of Rhodacaridae were described from the Afrotropical (36%) and Palaearctic (34%) ecozones. More than 75% of species in both families were described from specimens collected from soil.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Study of Mite Species Invertebrate Taxonomy and Ecology Spider Taxonomy and Behavior Studies

Publication details

Journal / source
Zootaxa
Volume
5768
Issue
4
Pages
576–582
Publication date
12 March 2026
Language
EN