A comprehensive molecular phylogeny of the terrestrial Parasitengona (Acariformes, Prostigmata) provides insights into the evolution of their metamorphosis, invasion into aquatic habitats and classification
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Parasitengona (velvet mites, chiggers and water mites) is a highly diverse and globally distributed mite lineage encompassing over 11,000 described species, inhabiting terrestrial, freshwater and marine habitats. Certain species, such as chiggers (Trombiculida... ...