A new genus of Neelidae (Collembola) from Mexican caves

Papáč, Vladimír; Palacios‐Vargas, José G.

doi:10.3897/zookeys.569.5984

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“…Keys or tables for determination of the genera of Neelidae are available in Papáč & Palacios-Vargas (2016) and Schneider (2017).…”

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“…7A), whereas the Mexican species have fewer. Chaetae IL3 and IL4 of S. spinotricosus (in Papáč & Palacios-Vargas 2016) are homologized to IL4 and IL5 of S. adamantis sp. nov. and S. tonoius lacks IL3.…”

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“…The general pattern seems rather similar to that of Neelus murinus. Palacios-Vargas & Sánchez (1999) introduced a nomenclature for some chaetae of the dorsal, posterior part of the head of S. tonoius, which was used by Papáč & Palacios-Vargas (2016) for S. spinotricosus. The new species S. adamantis sp.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Drawings were made with a drawing tube and vectorized with Inkscape. Characters of S. spinotricosus and S. tonoius are based on the descriptions of Palacios-Vargas & Sánchez (1999) and Papáč & Palacios-Vargas (2016). Measurements were performed with a graduated slide.…”

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First record of the genus Spinaethorax Papáč & Palacios-Vargas, 2016 (Collembola, Neelipleona, Neelidae) in Asia, with a new species from a Vietnamese cave.

Schneider

Deharveng

2017

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Abstract.A new species of the genus Spinaethorax Papáč & Palacios-Vargas, 2016, recently erected for two cave species of Mexico, is described from a Vietnamese cave. It differs from the Mexican species most noticeably by the dorsal chaetotaxy of the head (number and morphology of chaetae), the shape of S-chaetae on the third antennomere, the dorsal chaetotaxy of the abdomen and the chaetotaxy of the dens. The pattern of special τ-chaetae is described for the first time in the genus. The affinities between Spinaethorax and the other genera of Neelipleona are discussed. Spinaethorax is probably closely related to Neelus Folsom, 1896. A table of the differential characters is provided for the three known species of Spinaethorax. Spinaethorax appears to be restricted to caves, but its presence in Vietnam indicates that this genus has a much larger distribution than previously recognized.

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“…Keys or tables for determination of the genera of Neelidae are available in Papáč & Palacios-Vargas (2016) and Schneider (2017).…”

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First record of the genus Spinaethorax Papáč & Palacios-Vargas, 2016 (Collembola, Neelipleona, Neelidae) in Asia, with a new species from a Vietnamese cave.

Schneider

Deharveng

2017

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729

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“…The latter two occur in Hang Mo So. Spinaethorax, known from two cave-restricted species in Mexico [82], was unexpectedly discovered in the MDL-HC caves. Spinaethorax adamantis was described from Hang Kim Cuong (Nui Hon Chong) [83], and other undescribed and possibly troglo-biotic species occur on Nui Bai Voi and Nui Coc (Table 1), as well as in Thailand (Surat Thani Province; Deharveng and Bedos, personal unpublished data).…”

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A Hotspot of Subterranean Biodiversity on the Brink: Mo So Cave and the Hon Chong Karst of Vietnam

Deharveng,

Le,

Bedos

et al. 2023

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The southern part of the Mekong Delta Limestones of Vietnam (MDL-HC or Hon Chong karst) comprises numerous small limestone hills. It is a hotspot of biodiversity for soil and cave invertebrates. Here, we synthesize the results of biological surveys carried out in Hang Mo So, the richest MDL-HC cave for troglobionts, and in surrounding karsts. Methodologies for the ecological characterization of species are discussed, with emphasis on parallel sampling (external soil plus cave). Hang Mo So has 27 troglobionts, including many still undescribed. An additional 40 cave-obligate species are known from other caves of MDL-HC. Among them, several are expected to be found in Hang Mo So. Most troglobionts of MDL-HC are endemic. Several relictual taxa without close relatives in Southeast Asia occur in Hang Mo So and in MDL-HC, reflecting an ancient origin of the fauna. The reasons for this richness are uncertain, but the cause of its current destruction—quarrying—is all too evident. Most of the original 4 km2 of the MDL-HC karst has been destroyed or soon will be, ultimately leaving only 1.6 km2 unquarried. Endemic species linked to karst habitats are, therefore, under clear threat of extinction. The Hon Chong karst (MDL-HC) was listed among the ten most endangered karsts on the planet 25 years ago. Today it would probably top the list.

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