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On some morphological and ultrastructural features of the insemination system in five species of the genusBrevipalpus(Acari: Tenuipalpidae)

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Author(s):
Di Palma, Antonella [1] ; Tassi, Aline D. [2] ; Kitajima, Elliot W. [2]
Total Authors: 3
Affiliation:
[1] Univ Foggia, Dept Sci Agr Food & Environm, I-71100 Foggia - Italy
[2] Univ Sao Paulo, Dept Fitopatol & Nematol, Escola Super Agr Luiz de Queiroz ESALQ, BR-13418900 Piracicaba, SP - Brazil
Total Affiliations: 2
Document type: Journal article
Source: Experimental and Applied Acarology; v. 81, n. 4 AUG 2020.
Web of Science Citations: 0
Abstract

The genusBrevipalpus(Tenuipalpidae) includes 291 described species commonly found in the tropical and subtropical regions. Morphological characters considered in the taxonomy ofBrevipalpusspecies are difficult to discern, which often leads to erroneous identifications and the presence of cryptic species within species is suspected. New morphological characters are now considered relevant for identification ofBrevipalpusspecies; among them, the morphology of the seminal receptacle (spermatheca) of the female insemination system. This feature has not been considered relevant until now; thus, there is little information about the insemination system in the available species descriptions. Hence, in the present study, ultrastructural details are provided for the insemination system in five species ofBrevipalpus, representing different morphological groups. The seminal receptacle (spermatheca) and the insemination duct are illustrated using light, transmission and scanning electron microscopy. The spermatheca proved to have specific morphological features that can be useful for taxonomic purposes. On the other hand, its appearance within a population might be variable in a way that needs to be ascertained and evaluated. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 14/08458-9 - Plant viruses transmitted by Brevipalpus mites (Acari: Tenuipalpidae) - BTV: survey, identification, molecular characterization, phylogeny; virus/vector/host relationhip; biology, taxonomy and management of the mite
Grantee:Elliot Watanabe Kitajima
Support Opportunities: Research Projects - Thematic Grants
FAPESP's process: 18/13241-0 - Anatomy and ultrastructure of mites of agricultural and environmental interest
Grantee:Elliot Watanabe Kitajima
Support Opportunities: Research Grants - Visiting Researcher Grant - International
FAPESP's process: 18/12252-8 - Interaction between citrus leprosis C cilevirus and clerodendrum chlorotic spot dichorhavirus with their vector Brevipalpus yothersi and the possible implications in the management of cile- and dichorhaviruses
Grantee:Aline Daniele Tassi
Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Post-Doctoral