Revision of the Iberian millipede genus Schizomeritus Verhoeff, 1931 (Diplopoda: Polydesmidae), with the description of three new species

Publication Type:Journal Article
Year of Publication:2008
Authors:P. Djursvoll
Journal:International Journal of Myriapodology
Volume:1
Issue:1
Pagination:111 - 122
Date Published:01/01/2008
ISSN:1875-2535
Keywords:Diplopoda, Iberia, new species, new combination, new synonym, Polydesmida, Polydesmidae, Schizomeritus, Spain
Abstract:

The genus Schizomeritus Verhoeff, 1931 is revised and the type species S. phantasma (Verhoeff, 1925) is redescribed. Three new species from Spain, S. ortizi sp. n., S. esgrimidor sp. n. and S. andalusius sp. n. are described and figured. Polydesmus mauriesi Vicente, 1979 is redescribed and included in Schizomeritus. Polydesmus armatus Machado, 1946 is evaluated based on the original description and also included in Schizomeritus. A key to the six species is given.

URL:http://booksandjournals.brillonline.com/content/journals/10.1163/187525408x316776
DOI:10.1163/187525408X316776
Short Title:Int J Myriapodology
Citation Key:506
Refereed Designation:Refereed
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