Miniaturization is an evolutionary trend observed in many animals. Some arachnid groups,
such as spiders and mites, demonstrate a strong tendency toward miniaturization. Some of …

Simple Summary Eriophyoidea (gall mites) are a megadiverse lineage of worm-like mites
that feed on vascular plants. The setae of these mites are sometimes distinctive because of …

Simple Summary Plant-feeding gall mites of the superfamily Eriophyoidea are serious pests
in agriculture because they are capable of transmitting viruses and causing growth …

Tamarisk is an invasive evergreen shrub native to arid regions of Africa and Eurasia and is
considered a weed in some countries with dry climates. The complex of gall mites from …

Representatives of Schizomida, known as short-tailed whip scorpions, are an understudied
group within Megoperculata. They are found subterraneanly in tropical and sub-tropical …