This website is dedicated to the diversity of mesostigmatid mites known from soil from the boreal forest in Northern Alberta. Other researchers have likely found different species at other sites in Alberta. Here we describe and illustrate the key features of each species (or putative species) to aid others with their identifications. You can search for taxa via the expandable taxonomic tree, or by searching for taxon names directly.
All taxonomic identifications (unless otherwise stated) are completed by Matthew Meehan while photo edits and creation of the site are completed by Alyssa Turnbull with editorial help from Matthew Meehan and Dr. Heather Proctor.
All images on this website are copyright of Matthew Meehan and Alyssa Turnbull. If you use the content found here please cite: Meehan, M.L., Turnbull, A.J. 2017. Mesostigmatid Soil Mites of Alberta. https://mesostigmataofalberta.wordpress.com . [Date of Download/Access].
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Mesostigmatid Soil Mites of Alberta 