Classification of A Medically Important Group of Gamasid Mites by Numerical Taxonomy in Yunnan, China
- VernacularTitle:云南医学革螨数值分类研究
- Author:
Lipu LUO
;
Xianguo GUO
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
acari;
medical gamasid mites;
numerical taxonomy;
hierarchical clustering analysis;
Yunnan
- From:
Journal of Tropical Medicine
2007;7(1):7-10
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To determine the taxonomic position of medically important gamasid mites and to compare numerical taxonomy with the traditional systematics in the classification of gamasid mites. Methods Based on hierarchical cluster analysis, numerical taxonomy was applied to study fifty-seven species of medically important gamasid mites. Results The results of cluster analysis based on squared euclidean distance showed that Hirstionyssus Fonseca and Echinonyssus Hirst should be separated from Laelapidae Berlese and formed an independent family. The taxonomic position of the remaining species remains the same as those in the traditional systematics. Conclusion Numerical taxonomy can objectively reflect the taxonomic position of the medically important gamasid mites. The result of classification by numerical taxonomy is consistent with traditional systematics for gamasid mites.
