Notes on Pauropoda (Myriapoda) from USA, with descriptions of two new species
2011
New Species of Pauropoda from the USA
Sample size: 37
publication
Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Ulf Scheller
Primary Institution: Smithsonian Institution
Conclusion
Two new species of Pauropoda have been described from the USA, expanding the known diversity of this group.
Supporting Evidence
- The genus Kionopauropus is reported from the Western Hemisphere for the first time.
- Kionopauropus alyeskaensis and Eurypauropus arcuatus are the two new species described.
- The study adds to the understanding of Pauropoda diversity in the USA.
Takeaway
Scientists found two new tiny creatures called Pauropoda in the USA, which are like little centipedes.
Methodology
The study involved examining preserved specimens from the Smithsonian Institution.
Limitations
Many specimens were old and difficult to identify due to their condition.
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
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