Chthonius (Ephippiochthonius) lagadini n.sp. (Chthoniidae, Pseudoscorpiones), a new endemic epigean pseudoscorpion from Macedonia

Chthonius (Ephippiochthonius) lagadini n.sp. (Chthoniidae, Pseudoscorpiones), a new endemic epigean pseudoscorpion from Macedonia

A new species of epigean pseudoscorpion pertaining to the genus Chthonius C. L. Koch 1843 from Macedonia is erected. Its relationship to phenetically close congeners is briefly discussed. The new species, Chthonius (Ephippiochthonius) lagadini n. sp. is a relict form presently known only from it...

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Main Authors: Ćurčić B.P.M., Rađa T., Dimitrijević R N., Ćurčić Nina B., Ilić B.S., Pecelj Jelena M.
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University of Belgrade, University of Novi Sad 2011-01-01
Series:Archives of Biological Sciences
Subjects:
Pseudoscorpions
Chthoniidae
Chthonius (Ephippiochthonius) lagadini n. sp.
endemism
Macedonia
Balkan Peninsula
Online Access:http://www.doiserbia.nb.rs/img/doi/0354-4664/2011/0354-46641104251C.pdf
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Summary:A new species of epigean pseudoscorpion pertaining to the genus Chthonius C. L. Koch 1843 from Macedonia is erected. Its relationship to phenetically close congeners is briefly discussed. The new species, Chthonius (Ephippiochthonius) lagadini n. sp. is a relict form presently known only from its type locality (Lagadin, nr. Ohrid, Macedonia).
ISSN:0354-4664

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