Dissimulitermes, a new soldierless termite genus (Blattaria: Isoptera: Termitidae: Apicotermitinae) from the Neotropics and the histology of its dehiscent organ

Author(s)

Constantini, Joice ^[1] ; Janei, Vanelize ^[2] ; Costa-Leonardo, Ana Maria ^[2] ; Cancello, Eliana M. ^[1]

Affiliation

^[1] Univ Sao Paulo, Museu Zool, Cx Postal 42-494, BR-04218970 Sao Paulo, SP - Brazil

^[2] UNESP Univ Estadual Paulista, Inst Biociencias, Dept Biol, Lab Cupins, Av 24A, 1515, BR-13506900 Rio Claro, SP - Brazil

• Document type: Journal article
• Source: Insect Systematics and Evolution; v. 52, n. 4, p. 412-427, JUL 2021.
• Web of Science Citations: 0

Abstract

A new genus, Dissimulitermes Constantini \& Cancello gen. nov., is described from the Neotropical region. The main morphological feature of the new genus is remarkable defensive organs. A new species of Dissimulitermes is described: D. invisibilis Constantini \& Cancello, sp. nov. Description, comparisons, measurements, a distribution map, histology of their dehiscent organ, and an illustration of all the fundamental morphological aspects are provided. (AU)

• FAPESP's process: 13/20068-9 - Phylogeography of two neotropical termites (Isoptera) species with different life styles
• Grantee: Eliana Marques Cancello
• Support Opportunities: Regular Research Grants
• FAPESP's process: 14/11982-1 - Apicotermitinae (Termitidae) of Atlantic Rainforest sensu stricto
• Grantee: Joice Paulo Constantini
• Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Doctorate