ISSN: 0973-7510
E-ISSN: 2581-690X
To investigate the species and breeding density of the acaroid mites in the stored dry fruits, and understand their diversity and community distribution. The stored dry fruits were collected from 30 stores and warehouses in China, and the mites were isolated from the previous samples. Twenty species of acaroid mites, belonging to 16 genera under 6 families, were identified from the total 49 stored dry fruit samples, in which the Tyrophagus putrescentiae Acarus siro, Charpoglyphus lactis and Caloglyphus berlesei are predominant. High breeding density of acaroid mites was found in the stored dry fruits. This indicates that the dried fruits in storages are seriously contaminated by the acaroid mites, and such infestation should be positively controlled to reduce the potential harm public health.
Acaroid mites, Stored dry fruit, Habitat, Allergic diseases, Acariasis
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