Biology:Parameristaspis

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Short description: Genus of mites

Parameristaspis
Scientific classification edit
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Subphylum: Chelicerata
Class: Arachnida
Order: Mesostigmata
Family: Spinturnicidae
Genus: Parameristaspis
Advani & Vazirani, 1981
Species:
P. delfinadoae
Binomial name
Parameristaspis delfinadoae
Advani & Vazirani, 1981

Parameristaspis is a genus of mites in the family Spinturnicidae. This genus has a single species, Parameristaspis delfinadoae, found in India.

Parameristaspis delfinadoae, like the other species of this family, are parasites of bats. They live primarily on the wing and tail membranes of bats throughout all stages of life.[1][2]

References

Wikidata ☰ Q85792182 entry