Pairwise host choice trials for phoretic mites (Parasitidae)

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Description

Ten deuteronymph mites were placed in a cylindrical vial with two potential beetle hosts for 5 minutes to assess host selection preferences based on beetle characteristics.

Typical Equipment

• cylindrical plastic vial
• carbon dioxide

Output Measurements

• mite distribution between paired hosts
• host preference data

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