Cypria lacrima sp. nov. A New Ostracoda (Candonidae, Crustacea) Species from Texas, U.S.A.
Date
2017-01
Authors
Kulkoyluoglu, Okan
Akdemir, Derya
Yavuzatmaca, Mehmet
Schwartz, Benjamin F.
Hutchins, Benjamin T.
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Publisher
Academia Sinica
Abstract
A new ostracod species, Cypria lacrima sp. nov. (Cyclocypridinae) is proposed from an artesian well in Hays County, Texas, U.S.A. The species differs from its conspecies with the following characteristics: unique shape and pit ornamentation on carapace, absence of āeā and āgā setae on both walking and cleaning legs, long gamma seta on Mandibular palp, asymmetric clasping organs and differences in the shape and size of other cheatotaxial parts. A detailed comparison among the species of the genus is provided along with ecological implications. This report increases the geographic distribution of the genus in the southern USA.
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Keywords
new species, taxonomy, artesian well, Hays County, cyclocypridinae, Biology
Citation
KĆ¼lkƶylĆ¼oÄlu, O., Akdemir, D., Yavuzatmaca, M., Schwartz, B. F., & Hutchins, B. T. (2017). Cypria lacrima sp. nov. a new ostracoda (candonidae, crustacea) species from Texas, U.S.A. Zoological Studies, 56(15).