Zerconid mites (Acari: Mesostigmata: Zerconidae) of the Kazdağı National Park, Turkey, with altitude and habitat preferences of the species

Abstract

Between April 2019 and January 2020, field surveys were carried out in Kazdağı National Park (Turkey) and its vicinity to reveal the species diversity of zerconid mites. Different mite species, including zerconids, were collected from the research area and transferred to the “Pamukkale University Acarology Laboratory” for their identifications. As a result, 11 zerconid species, belonging to the genera Prozercon and Zercon, were found in the research area and its vicinity. All species are new records from the research area and Balıkesir Province. In addition, distribution of the zerconid species were presented both in Turkey and the world. Also, altitude and habitat preferences of the species were discussed. ©Biharean Biologist, Oradea, Romania, 2021