Annotation:
The oribatid mite, Unguizetes clavatus Aoki, 1967 (Oribatida, Mochlozetidae), is redescribed and illustrated in detail on the basis of specimens collected from Tam Dao National Park in Northern Vietnam. The main morphological traits for this species are summarized.
DOI: 10.21684/0132-8077-2017-25-2-97-107
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