Photo of I6(ventral)
ventral

Photo of I6(dorsal)
dorsal

Photo of I6(side)
side

Drawing of I6 (ventral)
ventral

Identification:

  • Family: Tectocepheidae
  • Species: Tectocepheus cf. velatus

Notes:

  • found commonly
  • adult brachypyline oribatid
  • juvenile stages likely B2
  • presumed fungivore / detritivore / algivore
  • was also called 9A

Measurements:

  • Length: 301 μm
  • Width: 171 μm

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