Phylogenetic and biogeographic analysis of the genus Caribeacarus (Acari : Opilioacarida), with description of a new South American species

The mite order Opilioacarida is widely distributed in the tropical and sub-tropical zones of the world, where it is rare and poorly known. On the American continent only two genera, 14 species and one subspecies are known. This work aimed to describe a new species of Caribeacarus from the state of P...

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Published inInvertebrate systematics Vol. 27; no. 3; pp. 294 - 306
Main Authors Bernardi, Leopoldo Ferreira de Oliveira, Silva, Fernando Augusto Barbosa, Zacarias, Mauricio Sergio, Klompen, Hans, Ferreira, Rodrigo Lopes
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published CSIRO Publishing 01.01.2013
Subjects
Acari
Amazon
Biogeography
Brazil
Opilioacaridae
Parasitiformes
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Summary:The mite order Opilioacarida is widely distributed in the tropical and sub-tropical zones of the world, where it is rare and poorly known. On the American continent only two genera, 14 species and one subspecies are known. This work aimed to describe a new species of Caribeacarus from the state of Pará, in the eastern part of the Brazilian Amazon. A phylogenetic analysis of the species in this genus is also presented, and interpreted along with the historical biogeography of this genus in Central and South America. A key to the species of Caribeacarus is provided.
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ISSN:1445-5226
1447-2600
DOI:10.1071/IS12041