Between sand, rocks and branches: an integrative taxonomic revision of Angolan Hemidactylus Goldfuss, 1820, with description of four new species

Abstract The taxonomy of Angolan Hemidactylus has recently been revised. However, the lack of fresh material for some groups and regions, has led to the misidentification of some taxa and an underestimation of actual diversity in others. To shed light on the evolutionary history and systematics of Angolan Hemidactylus, we generated a new phylogenetic hypothesis for the group, and updated the taxonomy following an integrative approach. This resulted in the description of four new species (H. pfindaensissp. nov., H. faustussp. nov., H. carivoensissp. nov. and H. cinganjisp. nov.), the reevaluation of two recently described species (H. vernayi and H. paivae) and the synonymization of a recently described species (H. hannahsabinnae). We estimate divergence times for these lineages, providing a preliminary interpretation of their speciation process. Moreover, we suggest and outline 13 Angolan Main Biogeographic Units (AMBUs) in the area, defining a new biogeographic context for future works on Angolan herpetofauna. We now recognize eleven Hemidactylus species in Angola, and we provide here a new morphological key for Angolan Hemidactylus to help with identifications and species assignments in this group.

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Taxonomic revision of species of Haematoloechus Looss, 1899 (Digenea: Plagiorchioidea), with molecular phylogenetic analysis and the description of three new species from Mexico

Zootaxa ◽

10.11646/zootaxa.4526.3.1 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 4526 (3) ◽

pp. 251 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

VIRGINIA LEÓN-RÈGAGNON ◽

JANET TOPAN

Keyword(s):

New Species ◽

Taxonomic Revision ◽

Morphological Characters ◽

Nomen Nudum ◽

Phylogenetic Hypothesis ◽

Molecular Phylogenetic ◽

Phylogenetic Hypotheses ◽

Three New Species ◽

Host Parasite ◽

Species Inquirendae

Lung flukes of the genus Haematoloechus Looss, 1899 are common parasites of anurans worldwide, but the taxonomy of the group has been confusing. In this taxonomic revision, 89 species of Haematoloechus (= Pneumonoeces Looss, 1902, Ostioloides Odening, 1960, Ostiolum Pratt, 1903, Skrjabinoeces Sudarikov, 1950, Neohaematoloechus Odening, 1960, Metahaematoloechus Yamaguti, 1971) are listed. Of these, 70 are considered valid, three are species inquirendae (H. legrandi Mañé–Garzón & Gil, 1959, H. latoricensis Kozák, 1968 & H. vitelloconfluentum (Rai, 1962) Saeed, Al–Barwari & Al-Harmni, 2007), one is a nomen nudum H. sudarikovi Belouss, 1962, 14 are junior synonyms and one belongs to Ostioloides. This publication also describes three new species, H. occidentalis n. sp., H. veracruzanus n. sp. and H. mexicanus n. sp., parasitizing species of Rana Linnaeus in Mexico and redescribes Haematoloechus caballeroi (Skrjabin & Antipin, 1962) Yamaguti, 1971. The phylogenetic hypotheses based on sequences of mitochondrial and ribosomal DNA of Haematoloechus spp. show that genera proposed on the basis of morphological characters are not supported. The host records for species of Haematoloechus, together with the phylogenetic hypothesis of the genus, suggest that this host-parasite association predates the ranid diversification in the Cretaceous.

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A taxonomic revision of the family Harrimaniidae (Hemichordata: Enteropneusta) with descriptions of seven species from the Eastern Pacific

Zootaxa ◽

10.11646/zootaxa.2408.1.1 ◽

2010 ◽

Vol 2408 (1) ◽

pp. 1 ◽

Cited By ~ 12

Author(s):

C. DELAND ◽

C. B. CAMERON ◽

K. P. RAO ◽

W. E. RITTER ◽

T. H. BULLOCK

Keyword(s):

New Species ◽

Taxonomic Revision ◽

Morphological Characters ◽

Eastern Pacific ◽

Nomen Nudum ◽

Phylogenetic Hypothesis ◽

Number Of Species ◽

Dichotomous Key ◽

The Family ◽

The Status

The family Harrimaniidae (Hemichordata: Enteropneusta) is revised on the basis of morphological characters. The number of harrimaniid genera is increased to nine by the addition of Horstia n. gen., Mesoglossus n. gen., Ritteria n. gen. and Saxipendium, a genus previously assigned to the monospecific family Saxipendiidae. The number of species is increased to 34, resulting from the description of five new species from the eastern Pacific — Horstia kincaidi, Mesoglossus intermedius, M. macginitiei, Protoglossus mackiei and Ritteria ambigua. A description is supplied for a sixth harrimaniid species, Stereobalanus willeyi Ritter & Davis, 1904, which previously had the status of a nomen nudum. Four harrimaniids previously assigned to the genus Saccoglossus are transfered to the genus Mesoglossus — M. bournei, M. caraibicus, M. gurneyi and M. pygmaeus, while Saccoglossus borealis is reassigned to the genus Harrimania. Notes on habitat and zoogeography are included for the seven foregoing species and a table of diagnostic characters for existing and new species and a dichotomous key to the enteropneust families and harrimaniid genera are provided. Finally, a phylogenetic hypothesis concerning the Harrimaniidae is postulated, with discussion on the evolution of the group.

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Taxonomic revision of Martinella Baill. (Bignonieae, Bignoniaceae)

PhytoKeys ◽

10.3897/phytokeys.177.64465 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 177 ◽

pp. 77-116

Author(s):

Eric Y. Kataoka ◽

Lúcia G. Lohmann

Keyword(s):

New Species ◽

Conservation Status ◽

Taxonomic Revision ◽

Axillary Buds ◽

Second Step ◽

Phylogenetic Hypothesis ◽

Distribution Maps ◽

Taxonomic Treatment ◽

Molecular Phylogenetic ◽

Molecular Characters

Martinella Baill. is a genus of Neotropical lianas in tribe Bignonieae (Bignoniaceae). The genus is monophyletic and well supported by morphological and molecular characters. Members of Martinella are characterized by a continuous interpetiolar ridge surrounding the stem, bilobed or 4–5-parted calyces, and minute triangular prophylls of the axillary buds. Generic circumscription remained unchanged since the description of the genus, although unclear species limits remained. Based on extensive fieldwork, herbarium work, and a molecular phylogenetic hypothesis for the genus, we here recognize five species of Martinella. Of these, three were recognized in earlier treatments for the genus, while two represent new species described here, Martinella lanuginosa Kataoka & L.G.Lohmann, sp. nov. and Martinella tomentosa Kataoka & L.G.Lohmann, sp. nov.Martinella iquitoensis A.Samp. is treated as a synonym of M. insculpta Sprague & Sandwith. In addition, one second-step lectotype is designated for Bignonia martini DC., and neotypes are designated for Doxantha longisiliqua Miers and Martinella gollmeri K.Schum. This work provides a full taxonomic treatment for Martinella, including a complete list of synonyms, morphological descriptions, illustrations, photographs, distribution maps, conservation status, and comments for all five species recognized.

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Taxonomy of the Proisotoma complex. II. A revision of the genus Subisotoma and a description of Isotopenola gen. nov. (Collembola: Isotomidae)

Zootaxa ◽

10.11646/zootaxa.2314.1.1 ◽

2009 ◽

Vol 2314 (1) ◽

pp. 1-40 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

MIKHAIL POTAPOV ◽

ANATOLY BABENKO ◽

ARNE FJELLBERG ◽

PENELOPE GREENSLADE

Keyword(s):

New Species ◽

Taxonomic Revision ◽

Complex Ii ◽

Fresh Material

A taxonomic revision of the genus Subisotoma Stach, 1947 is presented. Subisotoma pusilla (Schäffer, 1900), S. tenuis (Dunger, 1982), and S. asiatica (Martynova, 1970) are re-described based on type and fresh material. Eight new species of the genus are described; S. pomorskii sp. nov., S. homonomica sp. nov., S. bisensillata sp. nov., S. guzeriplica sp. nov., S. posteriomollis sp. nov., S. multisensillata sp. nov., S. cruda sp. nov., and S. erratica sp. nov., using material from Eurasia. A key to the known species of Subisotoma is given.

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Taxonomic revision of the genus Nychiodes Lederer, 1853 (Geometridae: Ennominae: Boarmiini) with description of three new species—an integrative approach

Zootaxa ◽

10.11646/zootaxa.4812.1.1 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 4812 (1) ◽

pp. 1-61

Author(s):

DOMINIC WANKE ◽

AXEL HAUSMANN ◽

LARS KROGMANN ◽

GERGELY PETRÁNYI ◽

HOSSEIN RAJAEI

Keyword(s):

New Species ◽

Dna Barcode ◽

Taxonomic Revision ◽

Integrative Approach ◽

Wing Pattern ◽

Type Specimens ◽

Distribution Maps ◽

Taxonomic Approach ◽

Three New Species ◽

A New Species

The non-European taxa of the genus Nychiodes Lederer, 1853 are revised. Type specimens of all described species and a large series of about 800 additional specimens were morphologically examined. More than 400 genitalia preparations were made and analyzed along with distributional and DNA barcode data. As a result of our integrative taxonomic approach, Nychiodes waltheri saerdabica Wehrli, 1938 syn. nov., is synonymized with N. waltheri Wagner, 1919; N. palaestinensis libanotica Zerny, 1933 syn. nov. is synonymized with N. palaestinensis Wagner, 1919 and the synonymy of N. persuavis Wehrli, 1929 syn. rev. with N. palaestinensis is confirmed; N. admirabila safidaria Wiltshire, 1943 syn. nov. is synonymized with N. admirabila Brandt, 1938; N. agatcha Brandt, 1938 syn. nov., N. subvirida disjuncta Wehrli, 1941 syn. nov. and N. subvirida taftana Brandt, 1941 syn. nov. are synonymized with N. subvirida Brandt, 1938. Also, N. variabila variabila Brandt, 1938 syn. nov., N. variabila opulenta Brandt, 1941 syn. nov., N. divergaria elbursica Wehrli, 1937 syn. nov., N. divergaria fallax Wehrli, 1939 syn. nov. and N. divergaria achtyca Wehrli, 1939 syn. nov. are synonymized with N. divergaria Staudinger, 1892. Nychiodes convergata sp. nov. from Israel, N. mirzayansi sp. nov. from the Iran and N. eberti sp. nov. from Turkey are described. Lecto- and paralectotypes are designated for N. palaestinensis, N. antiquaria, N. divergaria. Furthermore, N. antiquaria is reported as a new species for Pakistan, N. rayatica is reported as a new species for Iran and the hypothetical occurrence of N. amygdalaria in Iran is confirmed. Additionally, N. tyttha needs to be excluded from the genus. Wing pattern, male and female genitalia and diagnostic characters of all examined species are illustrated and distribution maps are provided. Illustrated keys based on genitalia, as well as a complete checklist of the genus is given here.

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Lake Poso's shrimp fauna revisited: the description of five new species of the genus Caridina (Crustacea, Decapoda, Atyidae) more than doubles the number of endemic lacustrine species

ZooKeys ◽

10.3897/zookeys.1009.54303 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 1009 ◽

pp. 81-122

Author(s):

Werner Klotz ◽

Thomas von Rintelen ◽

Daisy Wowor ◽

Chris Lukhaup ◽

Kristina von Rintelen

Keyword(s):

New Species ◽

Incomplete Lineage Sorting ◽

Taxonomic Revision ◽

Morphological Characters ◽

Integrative Approach ◽

Species Flock ◽

Lineage Sorting ◽

Introgressive Hybridisation ◽

First Case ◽

Eleven Species

Lake Poso, an ancient lake system on the Indonesian island Sulawesi, harbours an endemic species flock of six, four lacustrine and two riverine species of the freshwater shrimp genus Caridina. In this study, five new lacustrine species are described, bringing the total to eleven species altogether. The number of lacustrine species is more than doubled to nine species compared to the last taxonomic revision in 2009. One of them, Caridina mayamareenae Klotz, Wowor & von Rintelen, sp. nov., even represents the first case of an atyid shrimp associated with freshwater snails which is morphologically adapted to living in shells. An integrative approach was used by providing a combination of morphological, ecological, and molecular data. Based on standard morphological characters, distribution, substrate preferences, and colouration of living specimens in the field, five distinct undescribed species could be distinguished. To support our species-hypothesis based on the mitochondrial genes 16S and COI, a molecular phylogeny was used for all eleven species from Lake Poso. All species form a well-supported monophyletic group, but only four morphospecies consistently correspond to mtDNA clades – a possible reason could be introgressive hybridisation, incomplete lineage sorting, or not yet fixed species boundaries. These results are discussed further in the context of adaptive radiation, which turned out to be more diverse than previously described. Finally, yet importantly, subjecting all new species to similar threats and to the same IUCN category and criterion than the previously described species from the lake is recommended.

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Integrative taxonomy reveals remarkable diversity in Australian Protomiltogramma (Diptera: Sarcophagidae)

Zootaxa ◽

10.11646/zootaxa.5043.1.1 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 5043 (1) ◽

pp. 1-104

Author(s):

NIKOLAS P. JOHNSTON ◽

JAMES F. WALLMAN ◽

KRZYSZTOF SZPILA ◽

THOMAS PAPE

Keyword(s):

New Species ◽

Molecular Phylogenetics ◽

Taxonomic Revision ◽

Integrative Taxonomy ◽

Morphological Data ◽

Integrative Approach ◽

Australian Species ◽

The World ◽

Flesh Flies

Protomiltogramma Townsend is the largest and most diverse genus of miltogrammine flesh flies in Australia. However, no comprehensive taxonomic work had been completed on the Australian members of this genus in almost a century. This study presents the first taxonomic revision of all Australian species of Protomiltogramma (Sarcophagidae: Miltogramminae), completed using an integrative approach combining molecular and morphological data. Eight new species endemic to Australia are described: P. dalbiensis sp. n., P. grandis sp. n., P. incana sp. n., P. kapnos sp. n., P. nigrisensa sp. n., P. popularis sp. n., P. rubra sp. n. and P. subtilis sp. n. In addition, P. australis Malloch, 1930 is synonymised with P. cincta Townsend, 1916, syn. n. and P. mallochi Verves, 1987 is synonymised with P. laticeps Malloch, 1930, syn. n. Molecular phylogenetics is used to place the Australian Protomiltogramma among the miltogrammine genera of the world.

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Insights into the anatomy and functional morphology of durophagous mosasaurines (Squamata: Mosasauridae) from a new species of Globidens from Morocco

Zoological Journal of the Linnean Society ◽

10.1093/zoolinnean/zlz008 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 186 (4) ◽

pp. 1026-1052 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Aaron R H Leblanc ◽

Sydney R Mohr ◽

Michael W Caldwell

Keyword(s):

New Species ◽

Functional Morphology ◽

Evolutionary History ◽

Thin Sections ◽

Faunal Assemblages ◽

Juvenile Individual ◽

First Time ◽

A New Species ◽

Shed Light ◽

Phosphate Deposits

Abstract Durophagous mosasaurs are rare members of Late Cretaceous marine faunal assemblages and new fossil discoveries can shed light on their anatomy, functional morphology and evolutionary history. Here we describe a new species in the durophagous genus Globidens from the Maastrichtian phosphate deposits of Morocco, based on a partial disarticulated skull and cervical vertebral series. This new species shares many anatomical similarities with the only other described Maastrichtian species, G. phosphaticus, but differs in several key features, including the absence of pronounced swellings and sulci on the crushing teeth and the absence of cervical zygosphenes and zygantra. Histological thin sections of a rib from the holotype show that this was not a juvenile individual and reveal osteosclerotic-like bone compactness for the first time in a paddle-bearing mosasaurine. We interpret the highly compact ribs, as well as several peculiarities of the temporal arcade and lower jaws, as adaptations to a diet of benthic, hard-bodied prey.

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New ichneumonids (Hymenoptera, Ichneumonidae) from the Eocene Tadushi Formation, Russian Far East

Zootaxa ◽

10.11646/zootaxa.4442.2.8 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 4442 (2) ◽

pp. 319 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

D.S. KOPYLOV ◽

T. SPASOJEVIC ◽

S. KLOPFSTEIN

Keyword(s):

New Species ◽

Fossil Record ◽

Evolutionary History ◽

New Genus ◽

Morphological Evolution ◽

Russian Far East ◽

Far East ◽

Early Eocene ◽

Phylogenetic Hypothesis ◽

Two New Species

Ichneumonidae constitute one of the largest families of organisms, but their fossil record is severely understudied, which precludes inferences about their early evolutionary history. We here describe a new genus and two new species of ichneumonids from the Early Eocene Tadushi Formation (Russian Far East). The new taxa are Crusopimpla tadushensis gen. et sp. nov. and Dolichomitus? saxeus sp. nov. Pimpla rediviva (Brues) is redescribed and placed in the genus Crusopimpla. This new genus is unique within Pimplinae in having a completely developed propodeal carination and probably represents one of its most basal lineages. Using a phylogenetic hypothesis of the subfamily, we discuss potential pathways of morphological evolution in the group, which will provide a basis for future placement of pimpline fossil taxa.

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Taxonomic revision of the pampas cat Leopardus colocola complex (Carnivora: Felidae): an integrative approach

Zoological Journal of the Linnean Society ◽

10.1093/zoolinnean/zlaa043 ◽

2020 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Fabio Oliveira Do Nascimento ◽

Jilong Cheng ◽

Anderson Feijó

Keyword(s):

Evolutionary History ◽

Taxonomic Revision ◽

Molecular Data ◽

Middle Pleistocene ◽

Integrative Approach ◽

Pleistocene Glaciations ◽

Ecological Niche Models ◽

Climatic Niche ◽

Niche Models ◽

Molecular Biogeography

Abstract The pampas cat Leopardus colocola has been subject to conflicting classifications over the years. Currently, one polytypic species with seven subspecies is recognized, but integrative taxonomic study for this debated group has never been done. Here, we combine the broadest morphological coverage of the pampas cat to date with molecular data and ecological niche models to clarify its species composition and test the validity of recently proposed subspecies. The multiple lines of evidence derived from morphology, molecular, biogeography and climatic niche datasets converged on the recognition of five monotypic species: L. braccatus, L. colocola, L. garleppi (including thomasi, budini, steinbachi, crespoi and wolffsohni as synonyms), L. munoai and L. pajeros (including crucina as synonym). These five species are morphologically diagnosable based on skin and skull traits, have evolved in distinct climatic niche spaces and were recovered in molecular species delimitation. Contrary to previous taxonomic arrangements, we do not recognize subspecies in pampas cats. To objectively define the two most controversial species, we designate neotypes for L. colocola and L. pajeros. The diversification of pampas cats is associated with Middle Pleistocene glaciations, but additional genetic samples from the central Andean region are still needed to conclusively reconstruct its evolutionary history.

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