Description of Prozercon miraci sp. nov. (Acari: Mesostigmata: Zerconidae) from Coastal Aegean Section in Turkey, with a key to the Turkish species

Authors : Raşit URHAN, Mehmet KARACA, Elif Hilal DURAN

Pages : 18-23

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Publication Date : 2020-01-31

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Specimens of Prozercon miraci sp. nov. were collected from oak forest habitats in Coastal Aegean Section in Turkey and their identifications and illustrations were made. Definitions and drawings of female and male specimens, and immature stages were also given. In addition, an updated key to the species known from Turkey of this genus was included in this study.
Keywords : Acari, Mesostigmata, Prozercon, zerconid mite, new species, updated key