Zercon plumatopilus (Acari: Zerconidae) Dişilerinin Türkiye’den İlk Kaydı

Özet

Zerconid mites which body lenghts vary between 200-700 micrometers, are important members of soil mesofauna and these free-living mites can colonise in different litter types. In this study, to determine zerconid mites fauna of Turkey, litters, rotted tree roots, moss and soil samples were collected from different localities in Kütahya province. Collected samples with mites were placed into plastic bags, labelled and transferred to the laboratory. Samples were placed into combined Berlese funnels,and mites were extracted for 5–7 days according to their humidity. Mites were separated under a stereo-microscope. They were
placed in 60% lactic acid for clearing and mounted onto permanent microscope slides using a glycerin medium. The examination and drawing of mites were done by using an Olympus CX41 microscope with DP25 camera. 2 ♀ and 6 ♂ specimens of Z.plumatopilus were detected. The shapes of the individuals which best reflect the distinguishing features of Z. plumatopilus were drawn and measured. Then, the samples were put in stock bottles containing 70 % alcohol and 1- 3 drops glycine and labelled.Female specimens of Z. plumatopilus were recorded from Turkey for the first time with this study