Alaskozetes antarcticus

Taxobox
regnum = Animalia
phylum = Arthropoda
subphylum = Chelicerata
classis = Arachnida
subclassis = Acari
superordo = Acariformes
ordo = Sarcoptiformes
subordo = Oribatida
infraordo = Brachypylina
superfamilia = Ameronothroidea
familia = Ameronothridae
genus = "Alaskozetes"
species = "A. antarcticus"
species_authority = Michael, 1903
subdivision_ranks = Binomial name
subdivision = "Alaskozetes antarcticus"

"Alaskozetes antarcticus" is a species of non-parasitic mite, known for its capability to survive in subzero temperatures. [cite web |url=http://www.units.muohio.edu/cryolab/education/antarcticbestiary_terrestrial.htm |title=Antarctic Bestiary]

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