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A new species of Chironomus meigen (Diptera: Chironomidae: Chironominae) from polluted streams of southeastern Brazil

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Author(s):
Correia, Leny Célia da Silva [1] ; Trivinho-Strixino, Susana ; Michailova, Paraskeva
Total Authors: 3
Affiliation:
[1] Universidade Federal de São Carlos (UFSCAR). Centro de Ciências Biológicas e da Saúde - Brasil
Total Affiliations: 3
Document type: Journal article
Source: Zootaxa; v. 1130, p. 57-68, 2006.
Field of knowledge: Biological Sciences - Zoology
Abstract

The larva, pupa, adults, and karyotype of Chironomus inquinatus sp. n. are described. This species lives in polluted streams in southeastern Brazil and belongs to the pseudothummi cytocomplex, with chromosome arm combinations AE, BF, CD, and G. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 00/01548-0 - Contribution to knowledge of Chironomus Meigen, 1803 (Chironomidae, Diptera) genus in the neotropical region
Grantee:Leny Célia da Silva Correia
Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Doctorate