Publications : Mites : jump , fluctuating asymmetry

Publications : Mites & Fluctuating Asymmetry

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Fluctuating Asymmetry
Jump mechanism

In mites variations in the form of unilateral or bilateral absences of exoskeletal elements (e.g. leg setae, solenidia, claws) are common and result in asymmetrical individuals. Asymmetry, more precisely fluctuating asymmetry (by contrast to directional asymmetry and antisymmetry), can be used as a measure of developmental stability.

Scanning Electron Micrograph of left and right legs IV in Tetranychus urticae. On the left femora dorsal seta d is completely lacking while present on the right.

Wauthy, G.; Noti, M.-I. ; Leponce, M.; Bauchau, V. 1998 Taxy and variations of leg setae and solenidia in Tetranychus urticae (Acari, Prostigmata). Acarologia, 39 : 233 –255.(1581KB)

Leponce, M.; Noti, M.-I.; Bauchau, V.; Wauthy G. 2001. Vertition of integumental organs in mites revisited: a case of fluctuating asymmetry. Comptes-Rendus de l'Académie des Sciences, Paris, Sciences de la vie 324:425-431

Mites : jump mechanism

Wauthy, G. ; Leponce, M. ; Banaï, N. ; Sylin, G. ; Lions, J.C. 1998 The backward jump of a box moss mite. Proceedings of the Royal Society, serie B. , 265 : 2235-2242.(271KB)
Report in Nature by Henry GEE (Frantic antics of the mighty mite)

Wauthy, G.; Leponce, M.; Banaï, N.; Sylin, G.; Lions, J.C. 1997 Le saut chez un acarien oribate du genre Indotritia. Comptes Rendus de l’Académie des Sciences de Paris, Sciences de la vie / Life Sciences, 320 : 315-317.

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