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Phoretic Mites on Carrion Beetle

Phoretic Mites on Carrion Beetle

Taken in Mayhill, New Mexico. These mites are phoretic, meaning they mutually benefit with the carrion beetle. The beetle carries them with it on its back, and ...
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Taken in Mayhill, New Mexico. These mites are phoretic, meaning they mutually benefit with the carrion beetle. The beetle carries them with it on its back, and the mites keep other potential competitors for food away.
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NIKON D3300

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Aperture 80/10 ISO 400 Shutter 10/600 Focal Length 900/10

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Aug, 2016

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