Eur. J. Entomol. 103 (3): 679-686, 2006 | DOI: 10.14411/eje.2006.088

Types of haemocytes in saprophagous soil mites (Acari: Oribatida, Acaridida), and the correlation between their presence and certain processes within mites

Jaroslav SMRŽ
Department of Zoology, Charles University, Viničná 7, Prague 2, CZ-128 44, Czech Republic; e-mail: smrz@mbox.cesnet.cz

The microanatomy of several oribatid and one acaridid mite was studied to determine the role of free cells (haemocytes) in mites. Mites from the field as well as laboratory cultures were observed and analyzed histologically using Masson triple stain. The mites were offered various foods and kept in fluctuating moisture conditions. The presence of haemocytes was significantly correlated with the transport between internal organs of various substance. Three types of transport were recorded: (i) enzymes into the alimentary tract, including the incorporation of haemocytes into the gut walls. This process seemed to be correlated with the amount and type of food and frequently with the presence of internal extraintestinal bacteria associated with mesenchyma; (ii) metabolites, like guanine from mesenchyma into the alimentary tract followed by expulsion from the body via the gut. This process is correlated with food of high nitrogen content or dry conditions; (iii) resorption of nutrients from eggs during an induced quiescent state under unfavourable conditions by small haemocytes.

Keywords: Microanatomy, TEM, haemocytes, transport of enzymes, metabolites, resorption of yolk, Oribatida, Acaridida

Received: May 3, 2004; Revised: February 27, 2006; Accepted: February 27, 2006; Published: July 3, 2006  Show citation

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SMRŽ, J. (2006). Types of haemocytes in saprophagous soil mites (Acari: Oribatida, Acaridida), and the correlation between their presence and certain processes within mites. EJE, 103(3), 679-686. doi: 10.14411/eje.2006.088
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