Supplementary description of Dolicheremaeus distinctus Aoki, 1982 (Acari: Oribatida: Tetracondylidae) on the basis of Indian specimens

Abstract

The oribatid mite species, Dolicheremaeus distinctus Aoki, 1982, is redescribed in details, on the basis ofspecimens from India. This species is recorded for the first time from India and the Oriental region. An identification key tothe Indian Dolicheremaeus is given.

Keywords

• Oribatida
• Dolicheremaeus
• Dolicheremaeus distinctus
• redescription
• key
• India