Thrombidiformes

THROMBIDIFORMES

Sub Order : Thrombidiformes

  • They have one pair of stigmata located on the gnathosome at the base of chelicerae
  • Some have no stigmata or trachea eg. Demodicidae breathe through body surface
  • Well developed pedipalps
  • Chelicerae adapted for piercing
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