The Effects of Ectoparasitic Mites on the Reaction to Light and Diurnal Activity Levels in Harvestmen (Opiliones)
Ngo J, Moore MK, Burch S, Varghese A, Young VA. The Effects of Ectoparasitic Mites on the Reaction to Light and Diurnal Activity Levels in Harvestmen (Opiliones). Research Permit and Reporting System
The presence of ectoparasitic mites on harvestmen (Opiliones) has been shown to influence a number of key life history traits including reproductive and mating success, mate choice, foraging activity, and competitive abilities. Harvestmen are generally nocturnal animals. However, in the Ocmulgee National Monument (ONM) we have observed an unusual behavioral pattern in harvestmen (Phalangium opilio) with heavy parasite loads. These individuals are have been observed moving actively during...
- Type
- Unpublished Report
- Authors
- Ngo, John; Moore, Michael; Burch, Sarah; Varghese, Amy; Young, Virginia
- Publisher
- Research Permit and Reporting System
- Units
- OCMU