FIGURE 12. A–F Nanohystrix hammerae n in Nanohystricidae n. fam., an unusual, plesiomorphic enarthronote mite family endemic to New Zealand (Acari, Oribatida)

FIGURE 12. A–F Nanohystrix hammerae n. sp. adults, transmitted light compound microscope images except B (SEM). A, distal quarter of extended ovipositor with lobes spread, lateral aspect, anterior to right; B, similar, but distal lobes only slightly spread; C, spermatopositor, ventral aspect; D, lateral aspect of genu I solenidion σ1 and coupled seta d; E, dorsolateral aspect of tibia I seta d (coupled solenidion removed); F, distal end of tarsus IV of male, showing potential for bending. All labels relate to setae (see text). Except B, all composites of 5–20 layers. Scale bars: 25 Μm (A–C, F); 10 Μm (D, E).