Geographic Distribution and Diversity of Animal Parasitic Mites

Dear Colleagues,

Mites are a group of arachnids with a wide range of occurrence, both geographically and ecologically. The group includes a large number of parasites with different ranges of host specificity (from generalists to specialists) and a diverse nature of host relationships, ranging from ectoparasites to meso- and endoparasites. Many groups are poorly understood—there is a lack of basic information about species diversity and phylogenetic relationships, the host circle, adaptations to parasitism, life cycles and functioning in ecosystems, and geographic distribution; many species are known from only single records. Collecting more comprehensive data on parasitic mites from the fields of taxonomy, systematics, phylogeny, biology, ecology, and biogeography will provide a better understanding of the complex interactions in host–parasite relationships, and more accurate identification of the mechanisms and patterns of parasitic invasions. This is particularly important in the context of parasites of medical and veterinary importance, as it will improve methods of diagnosis and prevention. However, it is also essential to understand the mechanisms and models of parasitic mite infestation in wild animals,  to evaluate the impact of these parasites on hosts, and to monitor trends resulting from progressive environmental changes, both locally and globally.

Dr. Joanna N. Izdebska
Dr. Leszek Rolbiecki
Guest Editors

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