A troglomorphic geophilomorph centipede from southern France (Chilopoda: Geophilomorpha: Geophilidae)
1999; Taylor & Francis; Volume: 33; Issue: 2 Linguagem: Inglês
10.1080/002229399300416
ISSN1464-5262
Autores Tópico(s)Cephalopods and Marine Biology
ResumoAbstract Geophilus persephones n. sp. is described based on a male holotype from the cave Gouffre de la Pierre Saint-Martin (France). The species is the first troglomorphic and possibly troglobitic geophilomorph thus far known, with very elongated antennae and legs, and abundant sensory setae. Affinities are discussed with the aid of a cladistic analysis. The holotype exhibits striking degenerative traits and developmental anomalies. Keywords: Myriapoda Chilopoda Geophilomorpha Adaptation To Cave Life France Phylogenetic Systematics
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