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Opilioacariformes
arachnid order
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- In arachnid: Annotated classification
Superorder Opilioacariformes or order Opilioacarida found in North America and parts of the Mediterranean region, all of 1 family. Body of 12 segments, divided into hairy anterior portion with 2 or 3 pairs of eyes.
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Order Opilioacarida (mites)Weakly sclerotized mites superficially resembling members of arachnid subclass Opiliones; 1–2.5 mm in size; body divided into hairy anterior portion bearing 2 or 3 pairs of simple eyes and nude posterior portion with over 200 pores, 4 pairs of stigmata, and 12 secondarily…
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