A New Halacarid Genus (Acari : Halacaridae : Halacarinae) from the Great Meteor Seamount, Eastern North Atlantic

Abstract

Adults and juveniles of a new halacarid genus and species, Acanthohalacarus reticulatus, are described. Adults and nymphs are characterized by numerous spines on the legs ; these adjunct spines are arranged in rows and are most conspicuous on the telofemora and tibiae. They are lacking in larvae. The possible function of the spines is discussed.