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| Author(s): |
Golovatch, Sergei I.
;
Gallo, Jessica S.
;
Bichuette, Maria E.
Total Authors: 3
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| Document type: | Journal article |
| Source: | ARTHROPODA SELECTA; v. 31, n. 2, p. 14-pg., 2022-06-01. |
| Abstract | |
Iulidesmus silvestrii sp.n. and Onciurosoma troglobium sp.n. are described from limestone caves in Bahia state, northeastern Brazil. Both species arc new and represent the first formal records of the family Paradoxosomatidae from Bahia. The former species seems to be a troglophile, although it has been recorded yet only from a cave, whereas the latter species looks sufficiently troglomorphic and occurs only inside the Gruta Sumidouro do Joao Baio cave. Both regions generally support a typical dry tropical climate, but the caves represent sites with high humidity, this being essential for the survival of these and other species. (AU) | |
| FAPESP's process: | 10/08459-4 - Are the São Desidério, Serra do Ramalho (southwest Bahia) and São Domingos (northeast Goiás) biodiversity hot spots karstic areas? Cave community analysis and protection criteria |
| Grantee: | Maria Elina Bichuette |
| Support Opportunities: | Regular Research Grants |