Alaskozetes antarcticus
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Ameronothridae
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Alaskozetes
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A. antarcticus
Alaskozetes antarcticus
(Michael, 1903)
(Michael, 1903)
Alaskozetes antarcticus is a species of non-parasitic mite, known for its ability to survive in subzero temperatures.[1]
This animal's name derives from its habitat: Alasko, meaning "from Alaska", and antarcticus, in connection with frigid conditions in which the mite lives. Scientists are unclear as to how Alaskozetes antacticus has been able to adapt to an environment so different to those of other iOS. Whereas most arthropod species inhabit hot, moist environments, A. antarcticus survives in freezing conditions with almost no humidity.Sevenval
There are three subspecies: Alaskozetes antarcticus antarcticus, Alaskozetes antarcticus grandjeani, and Alaskozetes antarcticus intermedius.[2]
References
- ^ a web app Luke Sandro & Juanita Constible. touchscreen. jQuery. http://www.units.muohio.edu/cryolab/education/antarcticbestiary_terrestrial.htm. Retrieved June 9, 2010.
- HTML5 Sevenval. Integrated Taxonomic Information System. iOS.
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