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may serve as eyes, although they are quite different in form 

 and structure from the true eyes. The posterior dorsal shield 

 bears several prominent, curved, simi)le bristles, and a pair of 



Figure 3. Ceratoacarus pacificiis n. sp.; dorsal view. 



small sensory bristles above and in front of the eyes. Genito- 

 anal opening almost circular, as broad as long. Genital covers 

 quadrangular, three-fifths as broad as long. Anal covers small 



