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FAUNA 56 - TYROPHAGUS
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Explore the fascinating world of Tyrophagus with 'FAUNA 56 - TYROPHAGUS', an essential paperback guide for entomologists and ecology enthusiasts. This comprehensive reference, authored by Qing-Hai Fan and published by Manaaki Whenua Press, delves deep into the genus Tyrophagus, which encompasses a variety of highly significant fungivorous mites known as mould mites. Found abundantly in stored food products and decaying organic matter, these mites play an essential role in our ecosystem. This guide not only details their ecological importance but also outlines the economic implications of Tyrophagus mites, which can impact both ornamental and vegetable plants in greenhouses.
With a detailed focus on Tyrophagus species present in New Zealand, Australia, and other Oceanian regions, this publication presents a thorough revision of ten species, including two newly described species. The book offers invaluable identification keys for adult male and female mites, backed by taxonomic references, host/habitat information, and distribution data. Ideal for both professionals and students, it provides crucial insights for effective pest management and biosecurity, helping to navigate the challenges posed by Tyrophagus in agricultural contexts. Perfect for anyone looking to enhance their understanding of these economically important mites and their impact on stored products, this guide is a must-have for your collection.
Author: Qing-Hai Fan Publisher: Manaaki Whenua Press
Bind: paperback
Pages: 291
Publication Date: 04-03-2014
The genus Tyrophagus comprises a group of primarily fungivorous mites, including the mould mites, commonly found in stored food products and decaying organic matter. They are also associates of various insects, or inhabitants of vertebrate nests. They are the most abundant and economically important mites inhabiting stored food and products. Some Tyrophagus species are also facultatively phytophagous and can cause economic damage to plants, including both ornamental flowers and vegetables grown in greenhouses.
Tyrophagus belongs to the supraorder Acariformes, order Astigmata, family Acaridae. Currently, it comprises about 35 species and is worldwide in distribution. In this contribution species of the genus Tyrophagus present in New Zealand are comprehensively revised, along with species found in Australia and other Oceanian countries. Ten species, including two new species, are described and illustrated from New Zealand.
Identification keys to adult males and females are given, along with taxonomic references, hosts/habitats and distribution data of each species. This will help identification and facilitate requests for rapid quarantine decisions from trading partners.
With a detailed focus on Tyrophagus species present in New Zealand, Australia, and other Oceanian regions, this publication presents a thorough revision of ten species, including two newly described species. The book offers invaluable identification keys for adult male and female mites, backed by taxonomic references, host/habitat information, and distribution data. Ideal for both professionals and students, it provides crucial insights for effective pest management and biosecurity, helping to navigate the challenges posed by Tyrophagus in agricultural contexts. Perfect for anyone looking to enhance their understanding of these economically important mites and their impact on stored products, this guide is a must-have for your collection.
Author: Qing-Hai Fan Publisher: Manaaki Whenua Press
Bind: paperback
Pages: 291
Publication Date: 04-03-2014
The genus Tyrophagus comprises a group of primarily fungivorous mites, including the mould mites, commonly found in stored food products and decaying organic matter. They are also associates of various insects, or inhabitants of vertebrate nests. They are the most abundant and economically important mites inhabiting stored food and products. Some Tyrophagus species are also facultatively phytophagous and can cause economic damage to plants, including both ornamental flowers and vegetables grown in greenhouses.
Tyrophagus belongs to the supraorder Acariformes, order Astigmata, family Acaridae. Currently, it comprises about 35 species and is worldwide in distribution. In this contribution species of the genus Tyrophagus present in New Zealand are comprehensively revised, along with species found in Australia and other Oceanian countries. Ten species, including two new species, are described and illustrated from New Zealand.
Identification keys to adult males and females are given, along with taxonomic references, hosts/habitats and distribution data of each species. This will help identification and facilitate requests for rapid quarantine decisions from trading partners.
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