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On the enigmatic troglobitic scorpion Troglorhopalurus translucidus: distribution, description of adult females, life history and comments on Rhopalurus lacrau (Scorpiones: Buthidae)

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Author(s):
Jonas Eduardo Gallão [1] ; Maria Elina Bichuette [2]
Total Authors: 2
Affiliation:
[1] Universidade Federal de São Carlos. Departamento de Ecologia e Biologia Evolutiva. Laboratório de Estudos Subterrâneos - Brasil
[2] Universidade Federal de São Carlos. Departamento de Ecologia e Biologia Evolutiva. Laboratório de Estudos Subterrâneos - Brasil
Total Affiliations: 2
Document type: Journal article
Source: Zoologia; v. 33, n. 6 2016-11-24.
Abstract

ABSTRACT We describe for the first time the adult female of the troglobitic scorpion Troglorhopalurus translucidus Lourenço Baptista & Giupponi, 2004, and broaden its known distribution to other sandstone caves at Chapada Diamantina's region. The life history of T. translucidus is reconstructed through morphometric measurements, with a multivariate analysis applied on a set of 16 specimens in all stages (including the holotype) and biological notes. The ontogeny of T. translucidus has seven stages and the litter size is 43 (n = 1). We discuss the isolation of T. translucidus and Rhopalurus lacrau Lourenço & Pinto-da-Rocha, 1997 in caves of Chapada Diamantina, and discuss their troglomorphisms (autapomorphies) among other species related with Rhopalurus . Both species must be considered fragile due their restricted endemism at Chapada Diamantina. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 08/05678-7 - Population ecology and behaviour of Brazilian subterranean fishes, genera Glaphyropoma and Copionodon Pinna, 1992 (Siluriformes: Trichomycteridae: Copionodontinae) from Chapada Diamantina, central Bahia
Grantee:Maria Elina Bichuette
Support Opportunities: Regular Research Grants
FAPESP's process: 08/57949-4 - Institute to Studies of the Parasitic Hymenoptera at the Brazilian Southeastern Region – HYMPAR
Grantee:Angélica Maria Penteado Martins Dias
Support Opportunities: Research Projects - Thematic Grants
FAPESP's process: 08/08910-8 - Behaviour and distribution of subterranean catfishes, genera Glaphyrophoma and Copionodon (Siluriformes, Trichomycteridae, Copionodontinae) from Chapada Diamantina, central Bahia
Grantee:Bianca Rantin
Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Master