Feather mites are microscopic arthropods that inhabit the plumage and skin of birds, occupying specific microhabitats on their hosts. These mites exhibit extraordinary morphological diversity and host ...

A research group led by Dr. Tsukasa Waki of Toho University and Professor Satoshi Shimanono of Hosei University discovered a new mite species, Metanalges agachi, which was thought to clean the ...

Mites who hitchhike on the beaks of hummingbirds use a surprising method to help them on their journey: electricity. These hummingbird flower mites feed on nectar and live within specific flowers for ...