Two new species of the genus Leenurina Najt & Weiner, 1992 (Collembola, Neanuridae, Caputanurininae) from Primorskij Kraj (Russia)
2011
Two New Species of Leenurina from Russia
Sample size: 9
publication
Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Deharveng Louis, Bedos Anne, Weiner Wanda Maria
Primary Institution: UMR7205 du CNRS, Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle, Paris, France
Conclusion
Two new species of the genus Leenurina were identified and described from Primorskij Kraj, Russia.
Supporting Evidence
- Leenurina khualaza sp. n. and Leenurina pomorskii sp. n. were described based on their unique chaetotaxic features.
- The two new species differ in coloration and the number of eyes.
- An updated diagnosis of the genus Leenurina was provided.
Takeaway
Scientists found two new tiny creatures called Leenurina in Russia, and they look a bit different from their relatives.
Methodology
Specimens were collected from forest litter using Berlese funnels and examined under a microscope.
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