Chirocephalus anatolicus and C. cupreus, two new fairy shrimp species belonging to the "bairdi" and "diaphanus" group , respectively, are described and discussed in detail.These new species were collected in Turkey from temporary pools on the Anatolian plateau. A number of morphological features (related to the first antenna, mandibles, first maxilla, and notopods P6-P8) are also illustrated and discussed in relation to their taxonomic and phylogenetic importance. The same holds for some peculiarities of the filtering and oral apparatus of these crustaceans. RIASSUNTOSi descrivono e discutono in modo approfondito due nuove specie di anostraci del genere Chirocephalus, Chirocephalus anatolicus sp. nov. e C. cupreus sp. nov., appartenenti rispettivamente ai gruppi "bairdi" e "diaphanus" . Le due specie sono state rinvenute in Turchia in alcune pozze temporanee dell'altipiano Anatolico. Vengono anche illustrati e discussi alcuni particolari caratteri morfologici (relativi ad A1, mdd, mx1 e P6-P8) con lo scopo di verificarne l'eventuale valore tassonomico e filogenetico. Si discute anche il significato di alcune particolarità degli apparati filtratore e boccale di questi crostacei.
Our current knowledge on the Anostraca of Turkey is rather limited, due to a lack of both local specialists and field sampling campaigns. Based on the old data available, mainly published in Italian and German, as well as on the results of recent samplings, we have summarized the present situation in order to update the information available for this branchiopod order in the Turkish fauna. Our purpose is to stress the need for extensive exploration of the territory, and to underline the importance of a proper conservation policy for temporary habitats, which are often overlooked, and hence particularly endangered, both as a result of human negligence, and due the their inherent ephemeral nature. RIASSUNTOAttualmente le conoscenze sulla fauna ad anostraci della Turchia sono alquanto scarse a causa sia della mancanza di specialisti locali, che di campagne di raccolta adeguate. Analizzando dati di letteratura piuttosto datati ma poco diffusi (prevalentemente in italiano ed in tedesco), nonchè informazioni relative a raccolte recenti, abbiamo sintetizzato la situazione e presentiamo in questa nota il quadro attuale delle conoscenze circa questo gruppo di Branchiopodi. Oltre ad evidenziare la necessità di indagini ad ampio raggio, desideriamo sottolineare la necessità di valutare lo status delle specie presenti e l'importanza di una corretta politica di conservazione degli ambienti temporanei, che proprio in quanto tali, sono i più minacciati dalle attività umane.
A new troglobitic species, Harpactea karaschkhan sp. n. (females only), inhabiting Yalandü nya Magarası of Gazipa sa (Antalya Province, Turkey) is described. Detailed morphological description and illustrations of the new species are provided. The relationships of the new species are discussed.
The aim of this short communication is to describe a new species of Dysderocrates from the Mediterranean region of Turkey. The specimens were collected from Antalya Province, in the Mediterranean region of Turkey, and preserved in 70% ethanol and deposited in the Anadolu University Zoology Museum. Digital images of the copulatory organs were obtained using a Leica DFC295 digital camera attached to a Leica S8AP0 stereomicroscope. Five to 15 photographs were taken in different focal planes and combined using CombineZP image stacking software. All measurements were taken in millimeters. Terminology for the body measurements followed Chatzaki and Arnedo (2006).
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