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| Author(s): |
Gallao, Jonas Eduardo
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Bichuette, Maria Elina
Total Authors: 2
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| Document type: | Journal article |
| Source: | ZOOLOGIA; v. 33, n. 6, p. 13-pg., 2016-01-01. |
| Abstract | |
We describe for the first time the adult female of the troglobitic scorpion Troglorhopalurus translucidus Lourenco 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 Lourenco & 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: | 08/08910-8 - 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 |
| 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 |