Mites who hitchhike on the beaks of hummingbirds ... associate professor in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, are closer to answering these questions, and they published their ...

Tiny mites seem capable of relying on the power of static cling to hop into hummingbird nostrils and move between flowers. By Douglas Main Flower mites spend their lives slurping nectar and ...

Yet, the oribatid mite Platynothrus peltifer challenges this paradigm: It has existed for over 20 million years—entirely without sex. The asexual oribatid mites produce their female offspring ...

But experts actually say that doing this may create the perfect environment for dust mites. Not familiar with these tiny creatures? They can live in your home and, according to research published ...

Recent research has focused on understanding the biology of these mites, their resistance to pesticides, and the development of sustainable management strategies. This includes exploring new ...

In collaboration with colleagues from international partner institutions, researchers at the University of Cologne have investigated the asexual reproduction of oribatid mites using genome ...

Coconut mites, particularly Aceria guerreronis, are significant pests affecting coconut production worldwide. These tiny mites thrive in the protected environment of coconut fruit bracts ...

In collaboration with colleagues from international partner institutions, researchers at the University of Cologne have investigated the asexual reproduction of oribatid mites using genome sequencing ...

Mites who hitchhike on the beaks of hummingbirds use a surprising ... Carlos Garcia-Robledom, Associate Professor in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Connecticut ...

An international research team has discovered various mechanisms in asexual mites that generate genetic diversity and thus ensure survival.

Mites have a way of being creepy-crawly despite also being tiny. Clover mites, with their reddish appearance, can be especially off-putting. These pests aren’t harmful to your health, but they ...

Dust mites are usually the last thing on our mind when looking for ways to improve our sleep. However, they’re a bigger threat to a goodnight's rest than you might have imagined. Even the best ...