Phylogeny of the Brachystomellidae (Collembola) — were the mandibles ancestrally absent and did they re‐appear in this family?

Najt, J.; Weiner, Wanda Maria; Grandcolas, Philippe

doi:10.1111/j.1463-6409.2005.00184.x

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“…A phylogenetic tree for 16 genera of Brachystomellidae based on morphology was constructed by Najt et al (2005) who relied on 54 characters for 26 species of Brachystomellidae including the type species of the two genera rediagnosed here, Cassagnella alba and Rapoportella rhodosoma. The tree produced indicated monophyly of both genera but was not so clear for several non-Australian genera except Brachystomella.…”

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“…1 in Najt & Weiner, 2001) but also included in the description (s per half tergum as 0,2,2/2,2,2,1,1) but without commenting as to whether this pattern is a generic character or not. This character is included as present in the species examined in genera Cassagnella and Brachystomellides in Najt et al (2005). The same formula is also present in the holotype of Brachystomella fungicola Womersley (P. Greenslade & J. Najt, unpubl.…”

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“…Characters separating type species of their genera, Cassagnella alba Massoud, 1974 andRapoportella rhodosoma (Rapoport, 1962) and non-type R. edwardi sp. n. taken from Najt et al (2005) and original descriptions. Coding by Najt et al (2005) the maxilla differs in being narrower but the postantennal organ being stellate in shape is similar to Cassagnella.…”

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“…n. taken from Najt et al (2005) and original descriptions. Coding by Najt et al (2005) the maxilla differs in being narrower but the postantennal organ being stellate in shape is similar to Cassagnella.…”

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“…After examination of identifi ed specimens, Najt et al (2005) provided a phylogeny of Brachystomellidae using 54 morphological characters of 26 species belonging to 16 genera, with the resulting tree suggesting some generic synonymies especially in Brachystomella. For a more comprehensive resolution of generic boundaries, molecular analysis is indicated using more species.…”

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Conspectus of Australian Brachystomellidae (Collembola) with description of new species of Rapoportella and redescription of Cassagnella anomala

Greenslade¹

2018

Eur. J. Entomol.

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Abstract. As part of a modern review of all Australian Collembola families, a key is provided to the nine genera of Brachystomellidae currently known from Australia, their morphology is compared, their distribution within and outside Australia is noted and the high diversity of genera in southern regions emphasised. Three Australian genera are endemic, fi ve are also found in South America, South Africa and/or New Zealand and one has a cosmopolitan distribution. The distribution, ecology and habitat preferences of Australian genera are compared. Two genera, Cassagnella Najt & Massoud and Rapoportella Ellis & Bellinger, are newly diagnosed and additions to the description of C. anomala Womersley are given. Australian Cassagnella species appear restricted to southern, humid regions and C. anomala possesses some characters that indicate it is adapted to living in habitats that are periodically fl ooded. A new species, Rapoportella edwardi sp. n. is described in the rarer genus from drier eucalypt forests. The effect of agricultural practices on an introduced species of Brachystomella is noted and its indicator value emphasised. Possible threats to the endemic genera and species are noted.

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