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The occurrence of Nematalycidae (Acari, Prostigmata) in Central Amazonia with a description of a new genus and species

Abstract

A new genus and species of Nematalycidae (Acari) found near Manaus, Brazil, are described in this paper. This is the first find of the family in the Neotropical Region. A new generic name is proposed for the species described by Cunliffe in 1956.

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