First record of Scolopendrellopsis from China with the description of a new species (Myriapoda, Symphyla)

Publication Type:Journal Article
Year of Publication:2018
Authors:Y. - L. Jin, Bu Y.
Journal:ZooKeys
Volume:789
Pagination:103-113
Date Published:10/10/2018
ISSN:1313-2989
Keywords:antennal sensory organ, chaetotaxy, Taxonomy, tergal process, Tömösváry organ
Abstract:

The genus Scolopendrellopsis Bagnall, 1913 is recorded from China for the first time and Scolopendrellopsis glabrus sp. n. is described and illustrated. The new species is characterized by the short central rod on head, third tergite complete, four kinds of sensory organs present on antenna, and the cerci rather short and covered with a low number of straight setae.

URL:https://zookeys.pensoft.net/articles.php?id=27356
DOI:10.3897/zookeys.789.27356
Short Title:ZK
Citation Key:885
Refereed Designation:Refereed
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