A new species of Caraiboscia Vandel, 1968 from South America, and a type species for Colombophiloscia gen. n. (Crustacea: Oniscidea: Crinocheta)

The South American genera Caraiboscia Vandel, 1968 and Colombophiloscia gen. n. are examined to establish their phylogenetic relationships in the light of their life histories. A new species is described in the genus Caraiboscia, whereas the latter genus replaces the name Colombophiloscia Vandel, 19...

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Published in:Journal of natural history Vol. 35; no. 4; pp. 497 - 514
Main Author: Leistikow, Andreas
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 01.04.2001
Subjects:
Caraiboscia
Colombophiloscia
Isopoda
Isopoda Oniscidea Crinocheta Caraiboscia Colombophiloscia Gen.N South America Life History Phylogeny
South America
ISSN:0022-2933, 1464-5262
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Summary:The South American genera Caraiboscia Vandel, 1968 and Colombophiloscia gen. n. are examined to establish their phylogenetic relationships in the light of their life histories. A new species is described in the genus Caraiboscia, whereas the latter genus replaces the name Colombophiloscia Vandel, 1968 which is an unavailable name since no type species was chosen by Vandel (1968). The taxa are described in detail and apomorphic characters supporting a sister group relationship are given. The adaptive value of these characters is discussed with respect to their life history and the probability of a convergent evolution.
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ISSN:0022-2933
1464-5262
DOI:10.1080/00222930151098170