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Morphological evidence for the evolutionary origin of Astigmata (Acari: Acariformes)

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A century ago, Antonio Berlese first discussed the close phylogenetic relationship between the large mite groups Oribatida and Astigmata. Since then, information having phylogenetic value has greatly increased and the paradigms within which we interpret it have changed. Herein I refine the general hypothesis that Astigmata originated within oribatid mites and suggest Malaconothridae as a possible sister group. Among the 14 apomorphies used to support the origin of Astigmata within oribatid mites are possession of lateral opisthosomal glands, regression of hysterosomal setal pair f1, paired prelarval denticles, partially internalized chelicerae with incomplete adaxial walls, an atelobasic rutellum, pretarsal condylophores that articulate posteriorly with the tarsus, a dorsally fused palp tibia and tarsus and transdehiscent ecdysis. A further 13 apomorphies support the origin of Astigmata at some level within Malaconothroidea. These include absence of an oblique labiogenal articulation, presence of a distal rutellar lamella, shortening of the palp tarsus, larval regression of hysterosomal seta f2, loss of the bothridial seta in all instars, and several losses and modifications of leg setae. The hypothesis brings to light evolutionary questions that were previously obscured by incorrect or inappropriate classifications. The nomenclatural problems that arise from it are best solved by considering Astigmata as a subgroup within Oribatida.

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Norton, R.A. Morphological evidence for the evolutionary origin of Astigmata (Acari: Acariformes). Exp Appl Acarol 22, 559–594 (1998). https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1006135509248

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