title: Scanning electron micrographs of medically important dust mite, Suidasia pontifica (Acari: Astigmata: Saproglyphidae) in Malaysia.
abstract: Scanning electron microscope (SEM) images of dust mites, Suidasia pontifica, is   presented to provide an improved visualization of the taxonomic characters of these mites.   Suidasia pontifica can easily be identified by its scale-like cuticle, presence of external   vertical setae (ve), longer external scapular setae (sce) compared to internal scapular setae   (sci) and 3 ventral spines on apex of tarsus I. The differences in morphology of male and   female S. pontifica are also discussed.
authors: Acarology Unit, Institute for Medical Research, 50588 Kuala Lumpur. mariana@imr.gov.my
authors: M
authors: M
authors: Ahamad
authors: S R
authors: SR
authors: Louis
authors: Z
authors: Z
authors: Hamid
authors: T M
authors: TM
authors: Ho
mesh_terms: D000825:Animal Structures / Q000648:ultrastructure; D000818:Animals; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008296:Malaysia; D008297:Male; D008855:Microscopy, Electron, Scanning; D039981:Pyroglyphidae / Q000648:ultrastructure*