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fungus mite?
Copyright © 2006 Jim McClarin

fungus mite?
Hollis, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, USA
February 10, 2006
Size: 0.6 - 0.7 mm
Found several in fleshy bracket-type fungus growing inside dead tree. This one is in a tucked defensive posture with its "shields" closed.

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fungus mite? fungus mite? fungus mite?
Contributed by Jim McClarin on 11 February, 2006 - 9:04pm
Last updated 25 February, 2007 - 11:13am

Moved
Moved from Galumna.
… Jim McClarin, 25 February, 2007 - 11:13am

Moved
Moved from Mites and Ticks.
… Jim McClarin, 5 February, 2007 - 7:55pm

Moved
Moved from Mites.
… Jim McClarin, 30 December, 2006 - 11:14am

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