Within-Plant Distribution and Diversity of Mites Associated with the Invasive Plant<i>Schinus terebinthifolius</i>(Sapindales: Anacardiaceae) in Florida

Wiggers, M. S.; Pratt, Paul D.; Tipping, Philip W.; Welbourn, Cal

doi:10.1603/0046-225x-34.4.953

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“…Two types of domatia have been described for this species, one located in the region of the junction of the secondary veins with the midrib, referred to as ''tufts of hair,'' and the other located at the base of the leaflet, referred to as the ''cavity form'' (Barros 1961). Wiggers et al (2005) reported a high diversity of mites inhabiting the domatia of S. terebinthifolius located at the base of the leaflet, and the great majority of fungivorous and predatory mites.…”

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Structural analysis and developmental stages of domatia of Schinus terebinthifolius Raddi (Anacardiaceae)

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The domatium presents a diversity of forms, and the understanding of the structural aspect of the domatia is very important because it can provide diagnostic characters for families and genera, and favors the establishment of mutualistic relations. The objectives of the present study were to characterize the developmental stages of the domatia of Schinus terebinthifolius Raddi. (Anacardiaceae) located at the base of the leaflet, and based on these data to determine if the structural aspects provide good shelter for mites and ants. Domatia were observed under a stereomicroscope and then processed following standard techniques for light and scanning electron microscopy. The domatia of S. terebinthifolius develop early during the development of the leaves and go through four stages of development. The domatia have a spiraling architecture with internal chambers that contain trichomes and stomata, suggesting good conditions of shelters for arthropods. Deposits of phenolic compounds and calcium crystals were identified in the domatia, suggesting an investment in alternative forms of protection from herbivory. Structural analysis showed the developmental stages of domatia and how the architecture of these structures can provide efficient shelter for arthropods, thereby contributing to the protection of these plants from herbivory and facilitating ecological studies.

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Structural analysis and developmental stages of domatia of Schinus terebinthifolius Raddi (Anacardiaceae)

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“…Although L. formosa is an obligate foliar mite, there is no indication that it is a plant parasite: it occurs on a large number of different plant species and is often the most abundant mite reported, but it has not been shown to damage. It has been shown to be a fungivore and pollenivore (Wiggers et al 2005 ).…”

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Mites on Plants

Walter

Proctor

2013

Mites: Ecology, Evolution &Amp; Behaviour

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“…small tufts of trichomes ( Figure 1A) in the primary vein axils on the leaf undersurface (Walter and O'Dowd, 1992). These structures alter the abundance, distribution and reproductive of dwelling mites (Donnadieu, 1875;Lundstrøm, 1887;Willson, 1991;Walter and O'Dowd, 1992;Grostal and O'Dowd, 1994;O'Dowd and Pemberton, 1998 ;Wiggers et al, 2005). Tydeidae represent up to 70% of the acarocoenosis associated with laurustinus domatia (Grostal and O'Dowd, 1994).…”

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Duges caudatus is a Tenuipalpidae and not a Tydeidae (Acari)

André¹

2011

Acarologia

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Depending on the publication consulted, Dugès' caudatus is a mite listed either in the Tenuipalpidae, or in the Tydeidae, or in both. The name varies accordingly and the species is called either Tenuipalpus caudatus (Dugès, 1834) or Tydeus caudatus (Dugès, 1834). A transect was conducted on laurustinus shrubs (Viburnum tinus) around Montpellier (France) to retrieve the species described by the French obstetrician. It results that Dugès' caudatus is probably a Tenuipalpidae and not a Tydeidae. Tenuipalpus caudatus (Dugès, 1834) is redescribed from specimens collected in Montpellier and a neotype is deposited in Paris. The most frequent tydeid observed on Viburnum tinus in Montpellier was Tydeus goetzi Schruft, 1972, a redescription is also given. Tydeus caudatus (Dugès, 1834) is no longer a valid name.

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Within-Plant Distribution and Diversity of Mites Associated with the Invasive PlantSchinus terebinthifolius(Sapindales: Anacardiaceae) in Florida

Cited by 11 publications

References 56 publications

Structural analysis and developmental stages of domatia of Schinus terebinthifolius Raddi (Anacardiaceae)

Structural analysis and developmental stages of domatia of Schinus terebinthifolius Raddi (Anacardiaceae)

Mites on Plants

Duges caudatus is a Tenuipalpidae and not a Tydeidae (Acari)

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