Diversity and Origin of Quill Mites of the Subfamily Syringophilinae (Acariformes: Syringophilidae) Parasitising the True Finches (Passeriformes: Fringillidae)

Mites associated with birds comprise representatives of numerous families and display a remarkable diversity of ecological strategies, ranging from commensalism, in which the mite benefits without causing measurable harm to its host, to parasitism, which can lead to direct damage through feeding on host tissues or resources [...].