Maudheimia
Sign in to saveMaudheimia is a genus of oribatid mite, the only one in the family Maudheimiidae. All species within this genus are native to continental Antarctica. Adults generally measure around 0.6–0.7 mm in length with a lightly hardened exoskeleton compared to many other oribatid mites. They occupy ice-free areas, called nunataks, in continental Antarctica, typically found under stones, in thin soils, and among moss or lichen patches.
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Within Vinony's link graph, Maudheimia is referenced by 5 other articles, and connects out to Animalia, Antarctica and arthropod.
Vinony files it under Fauna of Antarctica, Mite genera and Sarcoptiformes.
Its subject is documented across 6 Wikipedia language editions.
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GENUS
- KingdomAnimalia
- PhylumArthropoda
- ClassArachnida
- OrderSarcoptiformes
- FamilyMaudheimiidae
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Maudheimia is a genus of oribatid mite, the only one in the family Maudheimiidae. All species within this genus are native to continental Antarctica. Adults generally measure around 0.6–0.7 mm in length with a lightly hardened exoskeleton compared to many other oribatid mites. They occupy ice-free areas, called nunataks, in continental Antarctica, typically found under stones, in thin soils, and among moss or lichen patches.
The following species are recognized in this genus:
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