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The life cycle of the Acari Tyrophagus similis
Author(s) -
AlSafadi M. M.
Publication year - 1987
Publication title -
journal of zoology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.915
H-Index - 96
eISSN - 1469-7998
pISSN - 0952-8369
DOI - 10.1111/j.1469-7998.1987.tb03685.x
Subject(s) - biology , predator , mite , zoology , ecology , botany , horticulture , predation
Tyrophagus similis Volgin can complete a generation in about 11 days under normal conditions. Fertilized females deposit an average of 18 eggs, with a maximum number laid by any one female of 36 eggs. No hypopus appears to exist during the life cycle. There is a positive correlation between Gamasellodes/Protogamasellus species (predator) and Tyrophagus similis. The mite can feed on plant and animal debris.