Two new species of zerconid mites (Acari, Mesostigmata) from Honaz Mountain National Park (Turkey)

Two new species of zerconid mites, Zercon denizliensis sp.n. and Z. alattini sp.n., collected from Honaz Mountain National Park in Turkey are described and illustrated. Additionally, a key to the species of the genus Zercon known from Turkey is given.

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Key words: Acari, Zerconidae, Zercon, taxonomy, new species, Turkey

Two new species of zerconid mites (Acari, Mesostigmata) from Honaz Mountain National Park (Turkey)

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Key words: Acari, Zerconidae, Zercon, taxonomy, new species, Turkey,

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