Fortuynia (Acari: Oribatida: Ameronothroidea) from the marine littoral of southern Africa

Authors: Marshall D. J.; Pugh P. J. A.

Source: Journal of Natural History, Volume 36, Number 2, 15 January 2002 , pp. 173-183(11)

Publisher: Taylor and Francis Ltd

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Abstract:

Three new taxa of the oribatid mite genus Fortuynia van der Hammen, 1960 (Ameronothroidea) were collected from the rocky shores and mangroves of southeastern Africa. These taxa, F. inhambanensis sp. nov., F. rotunda sp. nov. and F. elamellata micromorpha subsp. nov., are described and a key for the genus Fortuynia is presented.

Keywords: ACARI; AMERONOTHROIDEA; FORTUYNIA; MARINE; MITES

Language: English

Document Type: Research article

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