Taxonomy+of+the+Varroa+mite+(SH)

=**Taxonomy of the Varroa destructor mite**= Taxonomy is the scientific practice of classification. It is commonly used to classify different groups of organisms, and to show relationships between different species. Taxonomy classification is currently arranged in a hierarchical structure. Typically this is organized by class, sub class- relationships. It also includes the prediction, discovery, description and defining of taxa, along with using taxonomic ranks to give levels of depth in the classification. The class of Arachnida   for example, is alot more broad and diverse then the sub class of  Acari. Organisms that belong to the same ranks further down the structure tend to exhibit similar general apperances and other relationships.

The Varroa destructor mite can be classified using this system and falls under the following classification([] 2009).

__ **Scientific classification** __
 * Kingdom: Animalia


 * Phylum: Arthropoda


 * Class: Arachnida


 * Subclass: Acari


 * Order: Parasitiformes


 * Suborder : Mesostigmata


 * Family: Varroidae


 * Genus: Varroa


 * Species: V. destructor