Shading as limiting factor of water mite (Hydrachnidia, Acariformes) distribution in temporary pools
The water mite communities of three temporary pools in the vicinities of Tyumen city, West Siberia, were studied. It was revealed that the communities of water mites in a densely shaded pool are different from those in non-shaded pools, yet includes the primitive oviphagous species. Sunlight is considered to be a factor that influences the water mite community composition.