Two new species of the millipede family Trichopolydesmidae from Bahia state, northeastern Brazil, including a remarkable threatened troglobiont (Diplopoda, Polydesmida)

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Author(s):	Golovatch, Sergei I. ; Gallo, Jessica S. ; Bichuette, Maria E. Total Authors: 3
Document type:	Journal article
Source:	Zootaxa; v. 5115, n. 3, p. 19-pg., 2022-03-15.
Abstract
Phaneromerium troglopterygotum sp. nov. and Moojenodesmus schubarti sp. nov. are described from Bahia state, northeastern Brazil. The former species is a remarkable troglobiont relict endemic to a single limestone cave from the Serra do Ramalho karst area; it shows some clear-cut troglomorphic traits, and particular biology and ecology. The latter species occurs close to limestone outcrops of the Serra do Iuiu karst area. Both regions generally support a typical dry tropical climate, but the cave and outcrop habitats represent sites with high humidity, this being essential for the survival of these and other species. (AU)

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