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The aquatic mite

Hydrachnidae

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Field Notes

Description:

The aquatic mite is in a circle shaped micro creature insect with eight legs four on each side of its body. All of its legs are the same size other than the toe legs her the head. The colors of the aquatic mite are yellow and brown, but the legs are mainly yellow and the body is mainly brown. The mite can be mostly found in aquatic areas like lakes and swamps and lots of other places. The aquatic mite eats insect larvae and small Crustaceans. These mites are very small creatures that range between 2 to 3mm.

Habitat:

Park River

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PublishedDecember 14, 2018

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