Biology:Hystrichonyssus

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Hystrichonyssidae is a family of mites in the order Mesostigmata. The family consists of a sole genus, Hystrichonyssus. This genus consists of only one species of mite, being Hystrichonyssus turneri.[1]

Description

H. turneri can be found primarily using the Malayan porcupine as a host.[2][3]

The species is solely found in the upper peninsula of Malaysia, though it can be found on non-endemic species.[4]

References

Wikidata ☰ Q5962415 entry