I6: Tectocepheus cf. velatus


ventral


ventral

dorsal

side

 

Identification:
- Family: Tectocepheidae
- Species: Tectocepheus cf. velatus

Notes:
- found commonly
- adult brachypyline oribatid
- juvenile stages likely B2 or AI6
- presumed fungivore / detritivore / algivore
- similar species: 14B
- was also called 9A
 

Measurements:
- Length: 301 µm
- Width: 171 µm

Glossary:
- trichobothria

 

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