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Mites strolling along millipedeby *melvynyeo

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Mites are among the most diverse and successful of all the invertebrate groups. They have exploited an incredible array of habitats, and because of their small size (most are microscopic) go largely unnoticed. Many live freely in the soil or water, but there are also a large number of species that live as parasites on plants, animals, and some that feed on mold. It is estimated that 48,200 species of mites have been described.

Some of the plant pests include the so-called spider mites (family Tetranychidae), thread-footed mites (family Tarsonemidae), and the gall mites (family Eriophyidae). Among the species that attack animals are members of the sarcoptic mange mites (family Sarcoptidae), which burrow under the skin. Demodex mites (family Demodicidae) are parasites that live in or near the hair follicles of mammals, including humans. Acari are mites, except for the three families of ticks. Perhaps the best-known mite, though, is the house dust mite (family Pyroglyphidae).

Insects may also have parasitic mites. Examples are Varroa destructor, which attaches to the body of the honeybee, and Acarapis woodi (family Tarsonemidae), which lives in the tracheae of honey bees. There are hundreds of species of mites associated with other bee species, and most are poorly described and understood. Some are thought to be parasites, while others beneficial symbionts.

The tropical species Archegozetes longisetosus is one of the strongest animals in the world, relative to its mass (100 μg): It lifts up to 1,182 times its own weight, over five times more than would be expected of such a minute animal.

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*malaladanila Mar 5, 2013

Great!

*melvynyeo Apr 1, 2013

Thanks!!

*Robert-Eede Mar 4, 2013

It is amazing how diverse and inventive nature is .

*melvynyeo Apr 1, 2013

Yup! Thanks!!

*Robert-Eede Apr 1, 2013

It is a pleasure

*LydiaRhianne Mar 4, 2013 Hobbyist Photographer

This creeps me out, but fascinates me... (along with your description).

*melvynyeo Apr 1, 2013

Thanks!!

~JaggedTech Mar 2, 2013 Digital Artist

*melvynyeo Mar 4, 2013

Thank you!!

~Littledaugther Mar 2, 2013 Hobbyist General Artist

Nice! Millipedes are awesome, and those mites are funky little free loaders LOL I love how shiny and liquid they look, almost like little drops of walking amber. LOL

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