Morphology, taxonomy and distribution of Diphyonyx gen. n., a lineage of geophilid centipedes with unusually shaped claws (Chilopoda: Geophilidae)

Publication Type:Journal Article
Year of Publication:2008
Autoren:L. Bonato, Zapparoli, M., Minelli, A.
Journal:European Journal of Entomology
Volume:105
Problem:2
Pagination:343-354
Date Published:15/05/2008
ISSN:1210-5759
Schlüsselwörter:Chilopoda, Diphyonyx, Diphyonyx conjungens, geographical distribution, Geophilidae, Geophilomorpha, morphology, new genus, Taxonomy
Zusammenfassung:

A new genus Diphyonyx is proposed here for a previously unrecognised lineage of geophilid centipedes. It is distinct from other geophilids in its unique combination of morphological characters, including the peculiar shape of the pretarsus of the legs on the anterior part of the trunk. The type species D. conjungens (Verhoeff, 1898), comb. n., is redescribed in detail and its geographical distribution updated (Balkan Peninsula, Anatolia, Crimea). Included in Diphyonyx are also D. sukacevi (Folkmanová, 1956), comb. n., and D. garutti (Folkmanová & Dobroruka, 1960), comb. n., both from southern Russia. D. garutti is raised here to species rank.

URL:http://www.eje.cz/artkey/eje-200802-0017_morphology_taxonomy_and_distribution_of_diphyonyx_gen_n_a_lineage_of_geophilid_centipedes_with_unusually_sh.php
DOI:10.14411/eje.2008.041
Short Title:Eur. J. Entomol.
Citation Key:1218
Refereed Designation:Refereed
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