A second new Amphipod species from the Peynirlikönü Cave (EGMA Cave): Gammarus egmao sp. nov. (Crustacea: Amphipoda)
Abstract
Another new amphipod species, Gammarus egmao sp. nov., from Peynirlikönü Cave [Evren Günay Mehmet Ali Özel (EGMA) Cave] was identified. The specimens of the new species were sampled from 350 m inside of the cave entrance. This is the second species identified from the cave in addition to Gammarus ustaoglui Özbek and Güloğlu, 2005. The newly identified species has the following characteristic features: a) small eyes, b) 2- segmented accessory flagellum of antenna II, c) aesthetascs on the flagellar segments of antenna I, d) reduced armaments in distal part of palp of maxilla I e) short inner ramus of uropod III and reduced setation on margins of rami of uropod III. A detailed description of holotype female and illustrations of the appendages were presented. Additionally, differences from the related species were discussed.
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Primary Language
English
Subjects
Hydrobiology
Journal Section
Research Article
Publication Date
September 15, 2019
Submission Date
November 14, 2018
Acceptance Date
May 14, 2019
Published in Issue
Year 2019 Volume: 36 Number: 3