New Torrenticola Piersig (Acari: Hydrachnidia: Torrenticolidae) Species for the Turkish Fauna

In this study, the morphological characteristics, measurements, habitats and distribution of Torrenticola nana Di Sabatino & Gerecke, 2003 and Torrenticola jasminae Bader, 1988, which are new records for the Turkish fauna, are presented.

Anahtar Kelimeler:

Water mites, Torrenticola, new records, running water, Turkey

New Torrenticola Piersig (Acari: Hydrachnidia: Torrenticolidae) Species for the Turkish Fauna

Keywords:

Water mites, Torrenticola, new records, running water, Turkey,

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