Scanning electron micrographs of medically important dust mite, Suidasia pontifica (Acari: Astigmata: Saproglyphidae) in Malaysia
- Author:
Ahamad, M.*
;
Louis, S.R.
;
Hamid, Z.
;
Ho, T.M.
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- From:Tropical Biomedicine
2011;28(2):275-282
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Scanning electron microscope (SEM) images of dust mites, Suidasia pontifica, is
presented to provide an improved visualization of the taxonomic characters of these mites.
Suidasia pontifica can easily be identified by its scale-like cuticle, presence of external
vertical setae (ve), longer external scapular setae (sce) compared to internal scapular setae
(sci) and 3 ventral spines on apex of tarsus I. The differences in morphology of male and
female S. pontifica are also discussed.
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