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Tuckerella
The peacock mites of the genus ''Tuckerella'' ( the only genus of the mite family Tuckerellidae) are a significant herbivorous pest in the tropics, for example on citrus fruit. Other species dwell in grasses, possibly as root feeders. The peacock mite's name suggests that their feather-like (or leaf-like) setae adorning their backs are evocative of a peacock's plumage. They also have long hair-like setae projecting from rear (caudal setae) that have been compared to a trailing peacock tail. The 5–7 pairs of caudal setae can be flicked over the body very quickly, so they are used like whips in defense against predators. They may also help in wind-borne dispersal. They are classified in the superfamily Tetranychoidea, being its most ornate members. Species * ''Tuckerella anommata'' Smith-Meyer & Ueckermann, 1997 (South Africa) * ''Tuckerella channabasavannai'' Mallik & Kumar, 1992 (host: ''Saraca indica''; Andhra Pradesh) * ''Tuckerella eloisae'' Servin & Otero, 1989 (host: ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tuckerella Kumaonensis
The peacock mites of the genus ''Tuckerella'' ( the only genus of the mite family Tuckerellidae) are a significant herbivorous pest in the tropics, for example on citrus fruit. Other species dwell in grasses, possibly as root feeders. The peacock mite's name suggests that their feather-like (or leaf-like) setae adorning their backs are evocative of a peacock's plumage. They also have long hair-like setae projecting from rear ( caudal setae) that have been compared to a trailing peacock tail. The 5–7 pairs of caudal setae can be flicked over the body very quickly, so they are used like whips in defense against predators. They may also help in wind-borne dispersal. They are classified in the superfamily Tetranychoidea, being its most ornate members. Species * '' Tuckerella anommata'' Smith-Meyer & Ueckermann, 1997 (South Africa) * '' Tuckerella channabasavannai'' Mallik & Kumar, 1992 (host: ''Saraca indica''; Andhra Pradesh) * ''Tuckerella eloisae'' Servin & Otero, 1989 (h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tuckerella Anommata
The peacock mites of the genus ''Tuckerella'' ( the only genus of the mite family Tuckerellidae) are a significant herbivorous pest in the tropics, for example on citrus fruit. Other species dwell in grasses, possibly as root feeders. The peacock mite's name suggests that their feather-like (or leaf-like) setae adorning their backs are evocative of a peacock's plumage. They also have long hair-like setae projecting from rear ( caudal setae) that have been compared to a trailing peacock tail. The 5–7 pairs of caudal setae can be flicked over the body very quickly, so they are used like whips in defense against predators. They may also help in wind-borne dispersal. They are classified in the superfamily Tetranychoidea, being its most ornate members. Species * '' Tuckerella anommata'' Smith-Meyer & Ueckermann, 1997 (South Africa) * '' Tuckerella channabasavannai'' Mallik & Kumar, 1992 (host: '' Saraca indica''; Andhra Pradesh) * '' Tuckerella eloisae'' Servin & Otero, 1989 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tuckerella Jianfengensis
The peacock mites of the genus ''Tuckerella'' ( the only genus of the mite family Tuckerellidae) are a significant herbivorous pest in the tropics, for example on citrus fruit. Other species dwell in grasses, possibly as root feeders. The peacock mite's name suggests that their feather-like (or leaf-like) setae adorning their backs are evocative of a peacock's plumage. They also have long hair-like setae projecting from rear ( caudal setae) that have been compared to a trailing peacock tail. The 5–7 pairs of caudal setae can be flicked over the body very quickly, so they are used like whips in defense against predators. They may also help in wind-borne dispersal. They are classified in the superfamily Tetranychoidea, being its most ornate members. Species * ''Tuckerella anommata'' Smith-Meyer & Ueckermann, 1997 (South Africa) * '' Tuckerella channabasavannai'' Mallik & Kumar, 1992 (host: '' Saraca indica''; Andhra Pradesh) * '' Tuckerella eloisae'' Servin & Otero, 1989 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tuckerella Hainanensis
The peacock mites of the genus ''Tuckerella'' ( the only genus of the mite family Tuckerellidae) are a significant herbivorous pest in the tropics, for example on citrus fruit. Other species dwell in grasses, possibly as root feeders. The peacock mite's name suggests that their feather-like (or leaf-like) setae adorning their backs are evocative of a peacock's plumage. They also have long hair-like setae projecting from rear ( caudal setae) that have been compared to a trailing peacock tail. The 5–7 pairs of caudal setae can be flicked over the body very quickly, so they are used like whips in defense against predators. They may also help in wind-borne dispersal. They are classified in the superfamily Tetranychoidea, being its most ornate members. Species * ''Tuckerella anommata'' Smith-Meyer & Ueckermann, 1997 (South Africa) * '' Tuckerella channabasavannai'' Mallik & Kumar, 1992 (host: '' Saraca indica''; Andhra Pradesh) * '' Tuckerella eloisae'' Servin & Otero, 1989 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tuckerella Filipina
The peacock mites of the genus ''Tuckerella'' ( the only genus of the mite family Tuckerellidae) are a significant herbivorous pest in the tropics, for example on citrus fruit. Other species dwell in grasses, possibly as root feeders. The peacock mite's name suggests that their feather-like (or leaf-like) setae adorning their backs are evocative of a peacock's plumage. They also have long hair-like setae projecting from rear ( caudal setae) that have been compared to a trailing peacock tail. The 5–7 pairs of caudal setae can be flicked over the body very quickly, so they are used like whips in defense against predators. They may also help in wind-borne dispersal. They are classified in the superfamily Tetranychoidea, being its most ornate members. Species * ''Tuckerella anommata'' Smith-Meyer & Ueckermann, 1997 (South Africa) * '' Tuckerella channabasavannai'' Mallik & Kumar, 1992 (host: '' Saraca indica''; Andhra Pradesh) * '' Tuckerella eloisae'' Servin & Otero, 1989 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tuckerella Eloisae
The peacock mites of the genus ''Tuckerella'' ( the only genus of the mite family Tuckerellidae) are a significant herbivorous pest in the tropics, for example on citrus fruit. Other species dwell in grasses, possibly as root feeders. The peacock mite's name suggests that their feather-like (or leaf-like) setae adorning their backs are evocative of a peacock's plumage. They also have long hair-like setae projecting from rear ( caudal setae) that have been compared to a trailing peacock tail. The 5–7 pairs of caudal setae can be flicked over the body very quickly, so they are used like whips in defense against predators. They may also help in wind-borne dispersal. They are classified in the superfamily Tetranychoidea, being its most ornate members. Species * ''Tuckerella anommata'' Smith-Meyer & Ueckermann, 1997 (South Africa) * '' Tuckerella channabasavannai'' Mallik & Kumar, 1992 (host: '' Saraca indica''; Andhra Pradesh) * '' Tuckerella eloisae'' Servin & Otero, 1989 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tuckerella Channabasavannai
The peacock mites of the genus ''Tuckerella'' ( the only genus of the mite family Tuckerellidae) are a significant herbivorous pest in the tropics, for example on citrus fruit. Other species dwell in grasses, possibly as root feeders. The peacock mite's name suggests that their feather-like (or leaf-like) setae adorning their backs are evocative of a peacock's plumage. They also have long hair-like setae projecting from rear ( caudal setae) that have been compared to a trailing peacock tail. The 5–7 pairs of caudal setae can be flicked over the body very quickly, so they are used like whips in defense against predators. They may also help in wind-borne dispersal. They are classified in the superfamily Tetranychoidea, being its most ornate members. Species * ''Tuckerella anommata'' Smith-Meyer & Ueckermann, 1997 (South Africa) * '' Tuckerella channabasavannai'' Mallik & Kumar, 1992 (host: ''Saraca indica''; Andhra Pradesh) * ''Tuckerella eloisae'' Servin & Otero, 1989 (ho ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hydnocarpus
''Hydnocarpus'' is a genus of medium to large trees in the Family Achariaceae; the genus was previously placed in the now defunct family Flacourtiaceae. Species have been recorded from Indochina, Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines. Characteristics ''Hydnocarpus'' has alternate leaves, small dioecious racemose flowers, and capsules of which several are sources of chaulmoogra oil and hydnocarpus oil. A species of ''Hydnocarpus'' is thought to host to the Peacock mite '' Tuckerella filipina''. Species '' Plants of the World Online'' currently includes: * '' Dinesh oomburan'' * ''Hydnocarpus alcalae'' C.DC. * ''Hydnocarpus alpinus'' Wight (''H.alpina'') * ''Hydnocarpus annamensis'' Lescot & Sleumer ex Harwood & B.L.Webber * ''Hydnocarpus annamicus'' H.L.Li * ''Hydnocarpus anomalus'' (Merr.) Sleumer * ''Hydnocarpus beccarianus'' Sleumer * ''Hydnocarpus borneensis'' Sleumer * ''Hydnocarpus calophyllus'' (Ridl.) Sleumer * ''Hydnocarpus calvipetalus'' Craib * ''Hydnocarpus ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fouquieria
''Fouquieria'' is a genus of 11 species of desert plants, the sole genus in the Family (biology), family Fouquieriaceae. The genus includes the ocotillo (''Fouquieria splendens, F. splendens'') and the Boojum tree or cirio (''Fouquieria columnaris, F. columnaris''). They have semisucculent stems with thinner spikes projecting from them, with leaf, leaves on the bases spikes. They are unrelated to cactus, cacti and do not look much like them; their stems are proportionately thinner than cactus stems and their leaves are larger. Taxonomy Taxonomic history ''Fouquieria'' species do not have a particularly close resemblance to any other sort of plants; genetic evidence has shown they belong in the Ericales. Before this, they had been variously placed in the Violales or their own order, Fouquieriales. The Seri people identify three species of ''Fouquieria'' in their area of Mexico: ''jomjéeziz'' or ''xomjéeziz'' (''Fouquieria splendens, F. splendens''), ''jomjéeziz caacöl'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saraca
''Saraca'' L. is a genus of flowering plants in the family Fabaceae ( legume family) of about 20 plant species of trees native to the lands from India, China and Ceylon to Malaysia and Sulawesi. This plant can be grown outdoors in distinctly warm humid climates, and prefer a moist, well-drained soil with plenty of organic matter. It can also be grown within greenhouses. The trees themselves are grown for their clustered, upturned flowers in yellow, orange or red. The tree's flowers lack petals, having brightly colored sepals, and have stamens projecting up to eight inches long. The leaves are pinnate, with paired leaflets. Typically, these trees are accustomed to the shade of other trees. Most species of ''Saraca'' are associated with particular bodies of water. The species ''Saraca asoca'' is believed to be the tree under which Buddha was born. Red saraca is the provincial tree of Yala province, Thailand. Species Species include: * ''Saraca asoca'' or ashoka tree ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Annona Muricata
Soursop (also called ''graviola, guyabano'', and in Hispanic America, ''guanábana'') is the fruit of ''Annona muricata'', a broadleaf, flowering, evergreen tree. It is native to the tropical regions of the Americas and the Caribbean and is widely propagated. It is in the same genus, '' Annona'', as cherimoya and is in the Annonaceae family. The soursop is adapted to areas of high humidity and relatively warm winters; temperatures below will cause damage to leaves and small branches, and temperatures below can be fatal. The fruit becomes dry and is no longer good for concentrate. With an aroma similar to pineapple, the flavor of the fruit has been described as a combination of strawberries and apple with sour citrus flavor notes, contrasting with an underlying thick creamy texture reminiscent of banana. Soursop is widely promoted (sometimes as "graviola") as an alternative cancer treatment, but there is no reliable medical evidence it is effective for treating cancer or an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
