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Chelicerata: Araneae, Acari 1 (Süßwasserfauna von Mitteleuropa 7/2-1)

by Gerecke, R. (Ed.)

Series : Süßwasserfauna von Mitteleuropa
Volume: 7/2-1
Publisher : Spektrum
Illustrations : 100 text figs

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Description:

Text English. Current taxonomic knowledge on the aquatic spiders and mites of central Europe. This volume includes keys and ecological information on hygrophilous and aquatic spiders, a general introduction to mites, and the treatment of three groups generally known from terrestrial habitats (Acaridida, Oribatida, terrestrial Parasitengona). General introduction to the freshwater species of the originally marine Halacaridae, and the species-rich true freshwater mites (Hydrachnidia), with detailed taxonomic treatment and keys for superfamilies Stygothrombioidea, Hydrovolzioidea, Eylaoidea, and Hydrachnoidea. Three further volumes are in preparation which will include the remaining four superfamilies of Hydrachnidia and the larval stages of all superfamilies