Review of the genus Ceratotarsonemus De Leon, 1956 (Acari: Prostigmata: Tarsonemidae), with description of a new species from the Amazon Forest

Rezende, José Marcos [UNESP]; Lofego, Antonio Carlos [UNESP]; Gulbronson, Connor; Bauchan, Gary; Ochoa, Ronald

Review of the genus Ceratotarsonemus De Leon, 1956 (Acari: Prostigmata: Tarsonemidae), with description of a new species from the Amazon Forest

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2018-09-21

Autores

Rezende, José Marcos

Lofego, Antonio Carlos

Gulbronson, Connor

Bauchan, Gary

Ochoa, Ronald

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The genus Ceratotarsonemus De Leon (Acari: Prostigmata: Tarsonemidae) is reviewed here, with the addition of an updated key for the genus. Ceratotarsonemus amazonicus, sp. nov., found in the Brazilian Amazon rainforest, is described. Phase contrast (PC), differential interference contrast (DIC), low temperature scanning electron microscopy (LT-SEM) and confocal microscopy (CLSM) micrographs are provided. Biological and ecological aspects about the role of this species in its ecosystem are also discussed.