First continental troglobiont Cylindroiulus millipede (Diplopoda, Julida, Julidae)

Publication Type:Journal Article
Year of Publication:2018
Authors:A. S. P. S. Reboleira, Enghoff H.
Journal:ZooKeys
Volume:795
Pagination:93-103
Date Published:08/11/2018
ISSN:1313-2970, 1313-2989
Keywords:Cave fauna, Julida, Karst, Portugal, troglobiont
Abstract:

The new species of millipede Cylindroiulus villumi is described from a cave in the Estremenho karst massif in central Portugal. It is the first cave-adapted species of its genus with a strict subterranean life-style in continental Europe, and is the fifth blind species of the genus. The new species is illustrated with photographs and diagrammatic drawings. It is tentatively placed in the purely Iberian Cylindroiulus perforatus-group. The differences between the new species and its relatives are discussed, as well as its adaptations to a subterranean life-style.

URL:https://zookeys.pensoft.net/articles.php?id=27619
DOI:10.3897/zookeys.795.27619
Citation Key:1598
Refereed Designation:Refereed
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