Fessonia

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Fessonia
Temporal range: Palaeogene–present
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Fessonia

Heyden, 1826
Species

Several, including:
Fessonia australiensis
Fessonia brevicristata
Fessonia papillosa

Fessonia is a genus of mites belonging to the family Smaridiidae. These mites can be distinguished from other related genera by having 2 pairs of eyes and always lacking sclerotized plates on the body.

References

  • Nine new species of the superfamily Erythraeoidea (Acarina: Trombidiformes) associated with plants in South Africa, Magdalena K.P. Meyer & P.A.J. Ryke, Acarologia IError: "Q5445639" is not a valid Wikidata entity ID.