New Ceratorchestes (Acari, Oribatida, Peloppiidae) from Venezuela-Reference-Cited by-同舟云学术

New Ceratorchestes (Acari, Oribatida, Peloppiidae) from Venezuela

Published:2024-09-10 Issue:4 Volume:5506 Page:555-566
ISSN:1175-5334
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ERMILOV SERGEY G.^ORCID

Abstract

Three new species of Ceratorchestes (Ceratorchestes) (Oribatida, Peloppiidae)—C. (C.) tripartitus sp. nov., C. (C.) duocornutus sp. nov. and C. (C.) truncatus sp. nov.—are described, based on adults collected from leaf litter in northern Venezuela. Ceratorchestes (Paraceratorchestes) melzeri is recorded for the first time from Venezuela. An identification key, distribution and habitat to the known species of Ceratorchestes are provided.

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Magnolia Press

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