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Zoology
Giovanna Monticelli Cardoso, Rodrigo Lopes Ferreira
Summary: Five new species of Pectenoniscus have been discovered in Bahia state, including Pectenoniscus monsviridis and Pectenoniscus revelatus from Serra do Ramalho Karst area, Pectenoniscus archaeos and Pectenoniscus sepultus from Serra de Iuiu Karst area, and Pectenoniscus caesarius from Campo Formoso Karst area. Additional information about their habitats and threats is also provided.
STUDIES ON NEOTROPICAL FAUNA AND ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
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Zoology
Carlos Anderson Soares Bezerra-Pereira, Daniela Correia Grangeiro, Lucas Ramos Costa Lima
Summary: A new genus and two new species of Platyarthridae family are described from Piaui state in Brazil - Paratrichorhina piauiensis n. gen. et n. sp. and P. taitii n. gen. et n. sp. The similarities and differences with other genera of the family are discussed, along with the provision of a key to the family.
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Biodiversity Conservation
Pietro Gardini, Stefano Taiti
Summary: This study describes five new species of terrestrial isopods from Liguria and surrounding regions. These species belong to different families and are named as Buddelundiella zoiai, Sardoniscus marmoratus, Cylisticus poggii, Porcellio incavatus, and Alloschizidium segestanum. Buddelundiella zoiai, Cylisticus poggii, and Alloschizidium segestanum were mainly found in edaphic environments, while Sardoniscus marmoratus and Porcellio incavatus were primarily distributed in leaf litter or under not deeply embedded rocks. The diagnostic characters, affinities, and distribution of the new species are discussed in the article.
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Zoology
Ernesto Recuero, Paula C. Rodriguez-Flores, Mario Garcia-Paris
Summary: The terrestrial isopod family Armadillidiidae shows higher diversity in karstic areas and myrmecophily can help them colonize sandy substrates. Four new taxa have been identified and some diagnostic characters used in the taxonomy are not clear. The newly described taxa exhibit patterns of morphological stasis and homoplasy associated with their shared myrmecophilous habits. A revision of the generic taxonomy of the family is needed.
ZOOLOGICAL JOURNAL OF THE LINNEAN SOCIETY
(2022)
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Biology
Soumia Moutaouakil, Mohamed Boulanouar, Mohamed Ghamizi, Josiane Lips, Rodrigo Lopes Ferreira
Summary: Two new sympatric isopod species of the genus Castellanethes (Olibrinidae) are described from caves in the Western High Atlas of Morocco. These cave-dwelling species lack body pigmentation and eyes, showing troglomorphic traits. One species, Castellenethes ougougensis sp. nov., was found in five caves, while C. ighousi sp. nov. is an amphibious species found in only two caves, which also house populations of C. ougougensis sp. nov. The article also includes notes on their habitats and a discussion about their conservation status.
SUBTERRANEAN BIOLOGY
(2023)
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Zoology
Renato Jose Pires Machado, Caleb Califre Martins, Horst Aspoeck, Leon Gustavo De Miranda Tavares, Ulrike Aspoeck
Summary: A new genus of Berothidae, Speleoberotha, with two new species from Brazil, Speleoberotha mineira sp. nov. and Speleoberotha palomae sp. nov., has been discovered. This is the first time cave-associated species of Berothidae have been recorded. Through phylogenetic analyses, a new concept of the subfamily Cyrenoberothinae is proposed, including the new genus and three fossil genera along with the extant Cyrenoberotha and Manselliberotha. The biogeographical history of Cyrenoberothinae is also discussed, suggesting its origin in Gondwana.
ZOOLOGICAL JOURNAL OF THE LINNEAN SOCIETY
(2022)
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Zoology
Xinkai Hong, Yutao Wang, Weichun Li
Summary: Parakermania longa sp. nov., the third species of the woodlouse genus Parakermania Vandel, 1973, is described and illustrated from China. It differs from the other two congeners in the number of dorsal tubercles and the well-developed ornamentations on the outer sides of the sixth pereonite extending beyond the apex of telson.
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Biology
Giovanna Monticelli Cardoso, Gerhard Du Preez, Stefano Taiti, Rodrigo L. Ferreira
Summary: Three new species in the genus Niambia are described from southern African caves, showing troglomorphic traits. These species are the first troglobitic species recorded in the genus, while most other species of Niambia are epigean and occur in semi-arid environments in the Afrotropical Region.
SUBTERRANEAN BIOLOGY
(2021)
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Zoology
Samuel Gomez, Beatriz Yanez-Rivera
Summary: A new species closely related to C. helobius was discovered in a polluted estuarine system in north-western Mexico. The study proposes a new subfamily, Cletocamptinae subfam. nov., and defines and classifies the genus Cletocamptus and Cletocamptoides gen. nov. The research also provides a diagnosis for the new subfamily, an amended narrower diagnosis for Cletocamptus, and a phylogenetic analysis supporting the proposal of these new taxa.
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Marine & Freshwater Biology
Giovanna Monticelli Cardoso, Rafaela Bastos-Pereira, Rodrigo Lopes Ferreira
Summary: Two new species of Diploexochus were discovered in caves in northeastern Brazil, specifically in the state of Bahia. These species are likely to inhabit caves due to the impact of human activities and the favorable microclimatic conditions found underground. This study also presents the first record of D. echinatus in a cave in northern Brazil.
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Zoology
Konstantin B. Gongalsky, Pavel S. Nefediev, Ilya S. Turbanov
Summary: A new species of terrestrial isopod, Lucasioides altaicus sp. nov., is described from the Altai Mountains in southwestern Siberia, representing the first record of Lucasioides in Russia and the northernmost habitat of terrestrial isopods known in Eurasia. The study includes diagnostic characters of the new species and a preliminary phylogenetic analysis within the family Agnaridae.
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Zoology
Sung Hoon Kim, Jong Guk Kim, Seong Myeong Yoon
Summary: Two new species, Joeropsis denticulatus sp. nov. and Joeropsis semicircularis sp. nov., are reported from South Korea. These species can be identified by different morphological characteristics.
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Entomology
Konstantin B. Gongalsky
Summary: Two new species of woodlice from two regions in Russia were described, with their diagnostic features and affinities within the genus discussed.
ARTHROPODA SELECTA
(2021)
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Zoology
Ivanklin Soares Campos-Filho, Jessica S. Gallo, Jonas E. Gallao, Dayana F. Torres, Yesenia M. Carpio-Diaz, Carlos Mario Lopez-Orozco, Ricardo Borja-Arrieta, Stefano Taiti, Maria Elina Bichuette
Summary: Two new species of Pectenoniscus from two caves in karst areas of the Brazilian semiarid region are described, along with specimens of Cylindroniscus from another cave. An updated diagnosis of Pectenoniscus and a distribution map of the species examined herein are provided.
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Zoology
Shash Pal, Vikas Kumar, Rakesh Kumar Panjaliya, Kaomud Tyagi
Summary: A new species of thrips, Jammuthrips paikulensis gen. et sp. n., is described from Jammu & Kashmir, Union territory of India. The study also discusses the morphological relationships among closely related genera of the subfamily Dendrothripinae and provides a key to Indian genera of this subfamily. Additionally, DNA barcodes of the new species have been generated and submitted to The Barcode of Life Data Systems (BOLD).
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Ecology
Rodrigo Antonio Castro-Souza, Thadeu Sobral-Souza, Lucas Mendes Rabelo, Edison Zefa, Rodrigo Lopes Ferreira
Summary: Using species distribution modelling techniques, we predicted the biogeographic history of crickets in Neotropical caves to identify potential long-term environmental refuges in South America. Our models were based on detailed investigation of existing occurrence data for the genus Endecous Saussure, 1878. Our findings suggest that historic distributions were wider, with potential forest corridors connecting karst areas with caves. However, predictions for the future indicate a significant reduction in distribution and increased isolation in subterranean ecosystems, highlighting the importance of conserving caves and karst landscapes.
JOURNAL OF TROPICAL ECOLOGY
(2023)
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Biology
Soumia Moutaouakil, Mohamed Boulanouar, Mohamed Ghamizi, Josiane Lips, Rodrigo Lopes Ferreira
Summary: Two new sympatric isopod species of the genus Castellanethes (Olibrinidae) are described from caves in the Western High Atlas of Morocco. These cave-dwelling species lack body pigmentation and eyes, showing troglomorphic traits. One species, Castellenethes ougougensis sp. nov., was found in five caves, while C. ighousi sp. nov. is an amphibious species found in only two caves, which also house populations of C. ougougensis sp. nov. The article also includes notes on their habitats and a discussion about their conservation status.
SUBTERRANEAN BIOLOGY
(2023)
Correction
Zoology
Guilherme C. Prado, Rodrigo L. Ferreira
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Zoology
Guilherme C. Prado, Rodrigo L. Ferreira
Summary: This article describes three new pseudoscorpion species, Pseudochthonius pali sp. nov., Pseudochthonius diamachi sp. nov., and Pseudochthonius koinopoliteia sp. nov., found in caves in Bahia state, Brazil. They can be differentiated from other species based on characteristics such as the absence of eyes or eyespots, chelal and cheliceral dentition, coxal chaetotaxy, and body size. The article also provides ecological remarks, discusses potential threats, offers recommendations for future research, and includes a key for identifying Pseudochthonius species from Brazil.
Article
Zoology
Pedro Henrique Mendes Carvalho, Vitor Gabriel Pereira Junta, Rodrigo Antonio Castro-Souza, Rodrigo Lopes Ferreira
Summary: In this study, a new subgenus - Endecous (Ramalhoecous) n. sp. - and three new species - E. (R.) infernalis n. sp., E. (E.) zin n. sp., and E. (E.) zaum n. sp. - were described based on differences observed mainly in the male genitalia. All specimens were collected from caves in the Serra do Ramalho region, Northeastern, Brazil. Additionally, some troglomorphisms were briefly discussed in one of the new species, E. (R.) infernalis n. sp.
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Biodiversity Conservation
Rodrigo Lopes Ferreira, Mylene Berbert-Born, Marconi Souza-Silva
Summary: The Agua Clara Cave System (ACCS) in Brazil is a highly diverse hotspot for subterranean biodiversity in South America. This study identifies 31 cave-restricted species in the ACCS, including highly troglomorphic species, and emphasizes the importance of protecting these unique ecosystems due to the high risk of extinction for these species.
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Ecology
G. C. Du Preez, M. Souza Silva, H. Fourie, C. Girgan, E. C. Netherlands, A. Swart, R. L. Ferreira
Summary: This study investigated the effects of environmental filters on the community dynamics and functional diversity of cave-dwelling nematodes in Dripkelder Cave, South Africa. The results showed that exposure to surface material and environmental filters have significant influences on nematode community dynamics, and there are clear temporal trends. Multiple trophic groups associated with isolated cave habitats highlight the potential role of nematode functional diversity in food web dynamics.
BASIC AND APPLIED ECOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Evolutionary Biology
Lucio Bonato, Rodrigo Lopes Ferreira
Summary: In this study, we described a new species of cave-dwelling centipedes and analyzed its traits in comparison to related species. We found potential troglomorphic traits in the cave-dwelling species, and revealed its phylogenetic relationship with a soil-dwelling species. The study provides insights into the origin and evolution of morphological traits in these arthropod groups.
ORGANISMS DIVERSITY & EVOLUTION
(2023)
Article
Zoology
Giovanna Monticelli Cardoso, Rodrigo Lopes Ferreira
Summary: Five new species of Pectenoniscus have been discovered in Bahia state, including Pectenoniscus monsviridis and Pectenoniscus revelatus from Serra do Ramalho Karst area, Pectenoniscus archaeos and Pectenoniscus sepultus from Serra de Iuiu Karst area, and Pectenoniscus caesarius from Campo Formoso Karst area. Additional information about their habitats and threats is also provided.
STUDIES ON NEOTROPICAL FAUNA AND ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Zoology
Pedro Henrique Mendes Carvalho, Rodrigo Antonio Castro-Souza, Rodrigo Lopes Ferreira
Summary: This study presents the description of two new species belonging to the genus Endecous, as well as the introduction of a new subgenus and the first pictorial key for the subgenera within the genus. The study also discusses troglomorphic adaptations and provides ecological observations and conservation status assessments for the described species.
Article
Zoology
Giovanna Monticelli Cardoso, Rodrigo Lopes Ferreira
Summary: A new cave-restricted species of Benthana and two cave-restricted species of Benthanoides have been discovered in iron-ore caves in the Serra dos Carajas complex in the Amazon biome. These species have different distributions within the complex, and the presence of the Benthana species in the Atlantic Forest suggests a remnant lineage. It is crucial to focus on the conservation of these species due to their association with caves affected by mining activities.
Article
Entomology
Leopoldo ferreira de oliveira Bernardi, Marcel santos de Araujo, Rodrigo lopes Ferreira
Summary: This article describes a new species of Neocarus based on adult female and male specimens collected from a ferruginous geosystem in southeast Brazil. The new species, named Neocarus congado sp. nov., is characterized by dimorphic characteristics in the male, including different shapes of setae clustered in the chelicera, palp, and dorsal shield.
SYSTEMATIC AND APPLIED ACAROLOGY
(2023)
Article
Zoology
Rodrigo Lopes Ferreira, Marconi Souza-Silva, Robson de Almeida Zampaulo
Summary: In 2022, Salvador and co-authors published an updated list of gastropod species found in Brazilian caves. The list included 18 species, but we argue that only six can truly be classified as troglobites. We disagree with the characteristics used by Salvador and co-authors to define cave-restricted species, as we believe they lack true troglomorphic traits. Clarifying the necessary characteristics for a species to be classified as cave-dependent is important due to Brazilian legislation regarding cave preservation.
Article
Marine & Freshwater Biology
Giovanna Monticelli Cardoso, Rafaela Bastos-Pereira, Rodrigo Lopes Ferreira
Summary: Two new species of Diploexochus were discovered in caves in northeastern Brazil, specifically in the state of Bahia. These species are likely to inhabit caves due to the impact of human activities and the favorable microclimatic conditions found underground. This study also presents the first record of D. echinatus in a cave in northern Brazil.
Article
Ecology
Luiz F. Andrade, Andre R. Senna, Jesser F. Souza-Filho
Summary: Three new species of Harpinia are described from north-eastern Brazil, marking the first record of the genus in the southern hemisphere. The specimens were collected from depths ranging from 283-998 m in the Potiguar Basin, Rio Grande do Norte state. A discussion about the genus and an identification key to world species of Harpinia are also provided.
MARINE BIOLOGY RESEARCH
(2023)
