carrion; some are predatory, but none is parasitic and feeding habits may differ between immatures and adults of the same species.

Many species have a mineralized exoskeleton as adults. In some, this includes a pair of pteromorphae: wing-like flaps that overhang the legs on either side. Some oribatids can also tuck in their legs underneath their protective armor, an ability known as ptychoidy, for more defence against predation.

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