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Issue: Vol. 1120 No. 1: 2 Feb. 2006
Type: Articles
Published: 2006-02-02
DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.1120.1.3
Page range: 41–49
Abstract views: 36
PDF downloaded: 4

A new species and new record of Rhombognathus from Singapore (Acari: Halacaridae)

Deutsches Zentrum für Marine Biodiversitätsforschung, Forschungsinstitut Senckenberg, Notkestr. 85, 22607 Hamburg, Germany
Acari Singapore Halacaridae Rhombognathus mangrove new species new record

Abstract

A new species, Rhombognathus aspidotus, and a new record, Rhombognathus scutulatus Bartsch, are reported from the shores of Singapore. The new species is characterized by the presence of a dorsal shield and is similar to R. scutulatus. The shape of the claws and the ornamentation of the dorsal shield separate R. aspidotus from R. scutulatus.

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