The taxonomic position of Protopenthalodes Jesionowska is reviewed. It does not belong to the family. Penthalodidae, as suggested by the original author, but shares many characteristics of the Eupodidae and some of Penthaleidae. It is suggested that it is more appropriate to place it in the Eupodidae for the time being until a comprehensive study on the Eupodoidea is carried out.
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1 July 1997
A reconsideration of the taxonomic position of Protopenthalodes (Prostigmata: Eupodoidea)
Ting-Kui Qin
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Systematic and Applied Acarology
Vol. 2 • No. 1
July 1997
Vol. 2 • No. 1
July 1997
Acari
Eupodoidea
family placement
mites
Protopenthalodes