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Family ALGOPHAGIDAE Fain, 1974

Introduction

Algophagidae is a small family of aquatic and semi-aquatic mites that inhabit wet substrates such as water-filled tree holes, submerged plants in pools and rivers, and sap flows, where they feed on algae and lichens (OConnor 2009). Unidentified species and genera of Algophagidae were recorded from Australia by OConnor (1982), Kitching (1987) and Fashing (1998). These and other records of unidentified Algophagidae have been consolidated in the descriptions of two species in the only known Australian genus, Lamingtonacarus, by Fashing et al. (2000).

 

History of changes

Note that this list may be incomplete for dates prior to September 2013.
Published As part of group Action Date Action Type Compiler(s)
07-May-2013 07-May-2013 MODIFIED
07-May-2013 07-Aug-2012 MOVED
07-May-2013 29-Jul-2010 MOVED
07-May-2013 28-Jul-2010 MOVED
07-May-2013 28-Jul-2010 MOVED
07-May-2013 12-Jul-2010 MODIFIED
12-Feb-2010 (import)