gammasid
Gammasids are a group of arachnids belonging to the order Mesostigmata, which is part of the subclass Acari. They are often referred to as "false mites" due to their superficial resemblance to true mites, but they are not closely related. Gammasids are characterized by their small size, typically ranging from 0.1 to 1.0 millimeters in length, and their lack of a scutum (dorsal shield) on the cephalothorax. Instead, they have a smooth, rounded cephalothorax.
Gammasids are found in a wide variety of habitats, including soil, leaf litter, and decaying plant material.
The order Mesostigmata is divided into several families, with the most diverse and well-studied being the family
Gammasids are of interest to scientists due to their unique biology and ecology. They have been studied