Scanning electron micrographs of medically important dust mite, Suidasia pontifica (Acari: Astigmata: Saproglyphidae) in Malaysia

Trop Biomed. 2011 Aug;28(2):275-82.

Abstract

Scanning electron microscope (SEM) images of dust mites, Suidasia pontifica, is presented to provide an improved visualization of the taxonomic characters of these mites. Suidasia pontifica can easily be identified by its scale-like cuticle, presence of external vertical setae (ve), longer external scapular setae (sce) compared to internal scapular setae (sci) and 3 ventral spines on apex of tarsus I. The differences in morphology of male and female S. pontifica are also discussed.

MeSH terms

  • Animal Structures / ultrastructure
  • Animals
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Malaysia
  • Male
  • Microscopy, Electron, Scanning
  • Pyroglyphidae / ultrastructure*