A new Lophoturus species (Diplopoda, Polyxenida, Lophoproctidae) from Rodrigues Island, the Republic of Mauritius: morphological and molecular evidence

Publication Type:Journal Article
Year of Publication:2020
Authors:C. Huynh, Veenstra A. A.
Journal:Proceedings of the Royal Society of Victoria
Volume:132
Issue:2
Pagination:65-77
Date Published:14/12/2020
ISSN:0035-9211
Keywords:Lophoturus, Mauritius, Penicillate millipede, phylogeny, Rodrigues Island
Abstract:

A new penicillate millipede Lophoturus porchi sp. n. (Lophoproctidae) is described from Caverne de la Vierge, François Leguat Giant Tortoise and Cave Reserve, Rodrigues Island, Mauritius. A comparison of the body length, number of sensilla on the gnathochilarial palp, number of linguiform processes and structure of the labral surface as well as genetics based on the 18S and COI genes indicate that this is a new Lophoturus species.

URL:http://www.publish.csiro.au/?paper=RS20005
DOI:10.1071/RS20005
Short Title:Proc. R. Soc. Vic.
Citation Key:862
Refereed Designation:Refereed
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