First reported observation of phoresy of pseudoscorpions on an endemic New Zealand mammal, the lesser short-tailed bat, Mystacina tuberculata

The pseudoscorpion Apatochernes vastus Beier, 1976 (Chernetidae) is recorded for the first time on the pelage of the endemic New Zealand lesser short-tailed bat, Mystacina tuberculata. Despite previous descriptions of numerous species of pseudoscorpions throughout New Zealand, the distribution, abun...

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Published in:	New Zealand journal of zoology Vol. 42; no. 4; pp. 298 - 301
Main Authors:	Finlayson, GR, Madani, G, Dennis, G, Harvey, M
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Abingdon Taylor & Francis 02-10-2015 Taylor & Francis Ltd
Subjects:	Apatochernes Chernetidae Life history Mystacina Mystacina tuberculata New Zealand Pelage Phoresy pseudoscorpion Pseudoscorpionida short-tailed bat New Zealand
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