From 472467d60491ce3d18e39e389b73d054e1f074b5 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: ggserver Date: Tue, 24 Dec 2024 01:36:44 +0000 Subject: [PATCH] Add updates up until 2024-12-24 01:30:40 --- .../87/03D787C3FF959028A82AFC7B65F01CB5.xml | 383 +++++++++--------- 1 file changed, 191 insertions(+), 192 deletions(-) diff --git a/data/03/D7/87/03D787C3FF959028A82AFC7B65F01CB5.xml b/data/03/D7/87/03D787C3FF959028A82AFC7B65F01CB5.xml index 588aa14462f..6f9dab769c8 100644 --- a/data/03/D7/87/03D787C3FF959028A82AFC7B65F01CB5.xml +++ b/data/03/D7/87/03D787C3FF959028A82AFC7B65F01CB5.xml @@ -1,60 +1,60 @@ - - - -Echinoderes xiphophorus sp. nov. - the first deep-water representative of Echinoderidae in the Sea of Japan (Kinorhyncha: Cyclorhagida) + + + +Echinoderes xiphophorus sp. nov. - the first deep-water representative of Echinoderidae in the Sea of Japan (Kinorhyncha: Cyclorhagida) - - -Author + + +Author -Adrianov, Andrey V. -8D252A04-2DE8-48A9-85BE-353CE8DE70C0 -ZhiRmUnsky National Scientific CenteR of MaRine Biology, Far Eastern Branch of Russian Academy of Sciences, Vladivostok 690041, Russia. -avadr@mail.ru +Adrianov, Andrey V. +8D252A04-2DE8-48A9-85BE-353CE8DE70C0 +Zhirmunsky National Scientific Center of Marine Biology, Far Eastern Branch of Russian Academy of Sciences, Vladivostok 690041, Russia. +avadr@mail.ru - - -Author + + +Author -Maiorova, Anastassya S. -C7691069-EC28-4FBE-A80D-02902686C364 -ZhiRmUnsky National Scientific CenteR of MaRine Biology, Far Eastern Branch of Russian Academy of Sciences, Vladivostok 690041, Russia. -anastasia.mayorova@gmail.com +Maiorova, Anastassya S. +C7691069-EC28-4FBE-A80D-02902686C364 +Zhirmunsky National Scientific Center of Marine Biology, Far Eastern Branch of Russian Academy of Sciences, Vladivostok 690041, Russia. +anastasia.mayorova@gmail.com -text - - -European Journal of Taxonomy +text + + +European Journal of Taxonomy - -2021 - -2021-10-04 + +2021 + +2021-10-04 - -773 + +773 - -1 + +1 - -169 -186 + +169 +186 - -http://dx.doi.org/10.5852/ejt.2021.773.1523 + +http://dx.doi.org/10.5852/ejt.2021.773.1523 -journal article -10.5852/ejt.2021.773.1523 -2118-9773 -8172912 -CA23F2C2-38F7-47B8-ABAC-F447A775E9E4 +journal article +10.5852/ejt.2021.773.1523 +2118-9773 +8172912 +CA23F2C2-38F7-47B8-ABAC-F447A775E9E4 - - + + Echinoderes xiphophorus @@ -62,17 +62,23 @@ sp. nov. - + + + urn:lsid:zoobank.org:act: 3E80E789-3AC9-410F-9137-7CF7EC541568 -Figs 1–8 -Diagnosis + + +Figs 1–8 - -TRUnk length (TL) 290–305 µm; lateRal teRminal spines (LTS) 142–185 µm; tRUnk segments 1–2 consisting of closed cuticular rings, and trunk segments 3–11 of one tergal and two sternal plates; trunk segment 2 with three pairs of well-developed tubes in subdorsal, midlateral, and ventrolateral positions; trunk segment 5 with tubes in lateroventral position; trunk segment 8 with tubes in sublateral position; middorsal spines on trunk segments 4, 6, 8; lateroventral acicular spines on trunk segments 6–9; trunk segment 11 with RemaRkably long teRgal extensions (TE) aboUt 15–16% of TL; males with thRee paiRs of penile spines and RemaRkably long swoRd-like extensions (aboUt 80% of TE) doRsally to penile spines; females with pair of laterodorsal tubes on trunk segment 10. + + +Diagnosis + +Trunk length (TL) 290–305 µm; lateral terminal spines (LTS) 142–185 µm; trunk segments 1–2 consisting of closed cuticular rings, and trunk segments 3–11 of one tergal and two sternal plates; trunk segment 2 with three pairs of well-developed tubes in subdorsal, midlateral, and ventrolateral positions; trunk segment 5 with tubes in lateroventral position; trunk segment 8 with tubes in sublateral position; middorsal spines on trunk segments 4, 6, 8; lateroventral acicular spines on trunk segments 6–9; trunk segment 11 with remarkably long tergal extensions (TE) about 15–16% of TL; males with three pairs of penile spines and remarkably long sword-like extensions (about 80% of TE) dorsally to penile spines; females with pair of laterodorsal tubes on trunk segment 10. @@ -81,11 +87,11 @@ urn:lsid:zoobank.org:act: -The species name is deRived fRom the GReek ʻ +The species name is derived from the Greek ʻ xiphos -ʼ (swoRd) and ʻ +ʼ (sword) and ʻ phorus -ʼ (caRRy) becaUse of veRy long sword-like appendages in males dorsally to penile spines. +ʼ (carry) because of very long sword-like appendages in males dorsally to penile spines. @@ -94,21 +100,19 @@ The species name is deRived fRom the GReek ʻ Material examined - + + Holotype ( -Fig. 2A–E -) - - - +Fig. 2A–E +) RUSSIA • 1 ♂ ; -Sea of Japan +Sea of Japan ; 44.7942° N , @@ -119,29 +123,25 @@ The species name is deRived fRom the GReek ʻ ; -14 AUg. 2010 +14 Aug. 2010 -; SoJaBio cRUise; stn A3-7; multiple corer; oxidized brown clay; +; SoJaBio cruise; stn A3-7; multiple corer; oxidized brown clay; MIMB 41347 . - + + Paratypes ( -Fig. 3A–B -) - - - +Fig. 3A–B +) RUSSIA -• 4 adUlt -♂♂ -; same locality and station as foR -holotype -; +• +4 adult ♂♂ +; same locality and station as for holotype; MIMB 41348 , MIMB 41349 @@ -151,9 +151,8 @@ The species name is deRived fRom the GReek ʻ MIMB 41351 • - -1 adUlt -♂ + +1 adult ♂ ; Sea of Japan ; @@ -166,7 +165,7 @@ The species name is deRived fRom the GReek ʻ ; -13 AUg. 2010 +13 Aug. 2010 ; SoJaBio cruise; stn A2-5; multiple corer; oxidized brown clay; MIMB 41352 @@ -177,29 +176,26 @@ The species name is deRived fRom the GReek ʻ Other material - + RUSSIA -• 2 adUlt -♂♂ -, 2 adUlt -♀♀ -(moUnted foR -SEM -); same locality and station as foR -holotype +• +2 adult ♂♂ +, +2 adult ♀♀ +(mounted for SEM); same locality and station as for holotype . - + Table 1. -MeasURements (µm) of the main chaRacteRs of six adUlt specimens of +Measurements (µm) of the main characters of six adult specimens of Echinoderes xiphophorus sp. nov. -: holotype and five paRatypes. NUmbeR afteR abbReviation indicates nUmbeR of tRUnk segment. +: holotype and five paratypes. Number after abbreviation indicates number of trunk segment. @@ -207,11 +203,11 @@ MeasURements (µm) of the main chaRacteRs of six adUlt specimens of Character MIMB 41347 holotype, ♂ Sea of Japan -MIMB 41348 paRatype, ♂ 1 Sea of Japan -MIMB 41349 paRatype, ♂ 2 Sea of Japan -MIMB 41350 paRatype, ♂ 3 Sea of Japan -MIMB 41351 paRatype, ♂ 4 Sea of Japan -MIMB 41352 paRatype, ♂ 5 Sea of Japan +MIMB 41348 paratype, ♂ 1 Sea of Japan +MIMB 41349 paratype, ♂ 2 Sea of Japan +MIMB 41350 paratype, ♂ 3 Sea of Japan +MIMB 41351 paratype, ♂ 4 Sea of Japan +MIMB 41352 paratype, ♂ 5 Sea of Japan TL @@ -521,7 +517,7 @@ MeasURements (µm) of the main chaRacteRs of six adUlt specimens of - + Table 2. Summary of nature and location of sensory spots, glandular cell outlets, tubes and spines arranged by series in @@ -529,7 +525,7 @@ Summary of nature and location of sensory spots, glandular cell outlets, tubes a Echinoderes xiphophorus sp. nov. -Abbreviations: ac = acicular spine; exs = excretory sieve plate; gco1 = glandular cell outlet type 1; LA = lateral accessory; LD = laterodorsal; ltas = lateral terminal accessory spine; lts = lateral terminal spine; LV = lateroventral; MD = middorsal; ML = midlateral; PD = paradorsal; pe = penile spines; SD = subdorsal; SL = sublateral; ss = sensory spot; swa = swordlike appendage; tU = tUbe; VL = ventRolateRal; VM = ventRomedial; (♀) = female condition of sexUally dimoRphic chaRacteR; (♂) = male condition of sexUally dimoRphic chaRacteR. +Abbreviations: ac = acicular spine; exs = excretory sieve plate; gco1 = glandular cell outlet type 1; LA = lateral accessory; LD = laterodorsal; ltas = lateral terminal accessory spine; lts = lateral terminal spine; LV = lateroventral; MD = middorsal; ML = midlateral; PD = paradorsal; pe = penile spines; SD = subdorsal; SL = sublateral; ss = sensory spot; swa = swordlike appendage; tu = tube; VL = ventrolateral; VM = ventromedial; (♀) = female condition of sexually dimorphic character; (♂) = male condition of sexually dimorphic character. @@ -631,7 +627,7 @@ Abbreviations: ac = acicular spine; exs = excretory sieve plate; gco1 = glandula 11 2 × gco1 2 × ss -tU (♀) +tu (♀) 3× pe (♂) ltas (♀) lts @@ -646,62 +642,62 @@ Abbreviations: ac = acicular spine; exs = excretory sieve plate; gco1 = glandula -BODY. AdUlt specimen consists of head, neck and 11 tRUnk segments. MeasURements (µm) and Ratios (%) aRe pRovided in -Table 1 -. Head consists of RetRactable moUth cone and eveRsible intRoveRt. InneR oRal styles are arranged in two circlets (5 large tooth-like outer styles + 10 minute innermost styles). External mouth cone bears nine articulated outer oral styles. Head bears seven rings of spinoscalids and one ring of six trichoscalids. Neck consists of 16 placids. All placids trapezoid in shape, distinctly articulating with the fiRst tRUnk segment. MidventRal placid widest; Remaining ones naRRoweR. Two ventRal and foUR dorsal trichoscalid plates present, ventral ones being broader than four dorsal ones. +BODY. Adult specimen consists of head, neck and 11 trunk segments. Measurements (µm) and ratios (%) are provided in +Table 1 +. Head consists of retractable mouth cone and eversible introvert. Inner oral styles are arranged in two circlets (5 large tooth-like outer styles + 10 minute innermost styles). External mouth cone bears nine articulated outer oral styles. Head bears seven rings of spinoscalids and one ring of six trichoscalids. Neck consists of 16 placids. All placids trapezoid in shape, distinctly articulating with the first trunk segment. Midventral placid widest; remaining ones narrower. Two ventral and four dorsal trichoscalid plates present, ventral ones being broader than four dorsal ones. TRUNK SEGMENT 1. Closed cuticular ring, with three pairs of sensory spots located close to the anterior segment margin in subdorsal and laterodorsal and more posteriorly in ventromedial position ( -Figs 1A–B +Figs 1A–B , -2A +2A , -3B +3B , -5 +5 , -6A–B +6A–B , -7A +7A ); sensory spots rounded in shape, with 15–20 very short petals and one or two pores ( -Fig. 6A +Fig. 6A ); single glandular cell outlet of type 1 in middorsal position and two outlets in ventromedial position ( -Figs 1A–B +Figs 1A–B , -2A +2A , -3A–B +3A–B , -5 +5 , -6A–C +6A–C ); glandular cell outlets of type 2 absent as in all trunk segments; posterior margin of segment with pectinate fringe with fringe tips from midventral to ventrolateral position being shorter than others ( -Fig. 7A +Fig. 7A ); long cuticular hairs on dorsal surface regularly arranged forming a continuous belt of 3–4 distinct transverse rows and irregularly arranged on ventral side ( -Figs 6A–B +Figs 6A–B , -7B +7B ). -TRUNK SEGMENT 2. Closed cUticUlaR Ring, withoUt any paRtial intRa- oR extRacUticUlaR fissURes; thRee paiRs of tubes in subdorsal, midlateral and ventrolateral positions; each tube with short and smooth basal part and longer distal part with two wing-like lateral projections ( -Fig. 6B +TRUNK SEGMENT 2. Closed cuticular ring, without any partial intra- or extracuticular fissures; three pairs of tubes in subdorsal, midlateral and ventrolateral positions; each tube with short and smooth basal part and longer distal part with two wing-like lateral projections ( +Fig. 6B ); one sensory spot in middorsal position and three pairs in laterodorsal, lateroventral and ventromedial position, sensory spots on this and following segments with 10–15 very short petals and 1–2 very long posteriormost petals similar to cilia ( -Figs 6B +Figs 6B , -7C–E +7C–E ); one pair of glandular cell outlets of type 1 in ventromedial position anterior to ventromedial sensory spots ( -Fig. 3B +Fig. 3B ); ventral hairs on the trunk segment 2 seem to be more regularly arranged than those on trunk segment 1; pectinate fringe as in the preceding segment. It should be noted that glandular cell outlets at the anterior margin of tergal and sternal plates are usually hidden beneath posterior cuticular fringe of previous segment and seen more easily with DIC (see -Figs 2–3 +Figs 2–3 ). @@ -717,7 +713,7 @@ ventromedial position anterior to ventromedial sensory spots ( B . Whole animal, ventral view. C -. Lateral terminal spine.Abbreviations: ldss = laterodorsal sensory spot; lts = lateral terminal spine; lvs = lateroventral spine; lvss = lateroventral sensory spot; lvt = lateroventral tube; mdgo = middorsal glandular cell outlet type 1; mds = middorsal spine; mdss = middorsal sensory spot; mlss = midlateral sensory spot; mlt = midlateral tube; pdgo = paradorsal glandular cell outlet type 1; pdss = paradorsal sensory spot; ps = penile spine; sdss = subdorsal sensory spot; sdt = subdorsal tube; slt = sublateral tube; swa = sword-like appendage; tex = tergal extension; vlss = ventrolateral sensory spot; vlt = ventrolateral tube; vmgo = ventromedial glandular cell outlet type 1; vmss = ventromedial sensory spot. Numbers indicate the nUmbeR of the tRUnk segment. Scale baR = 50 µm. +. Lateral terminal spine.Abbreviations: ldss = laterodorsal sensory spot; lts = lateral terminal spine; lvs = lateroventral spine; lvss = lateroventral sensory spot; lvt = lateroventral tube; mdgo = middorsal glandular cell outlet type 1; mds = middorsal spine; mdss = middorsal sensory spot; mlss = midlateral sensory spot; mlt = midlateral tube; pdgo = paradorsal glandular cell outlet type 1; pdss = paradorsal sensory spot; ps = penile spine; sdss = subdorsal sensory spot; sdt = subdorsal tube; slt = sublateral tube; swa = sword-like appendage; tex = tergal extension; vlss = ventrolateral sensory spot; vlt = ventrolateral tube; vmgo = ventromedial glandular cell outlet type 1; vmss = ventromedial sensory spot. Numbers indicate the number of the trunk segment. Scale bar = 50 µm. @@ -727,7 +723,7 @@ ventromedial position anterior to ventromedial sensory spots ( Echinoderes xiphophorus sp. nov. -, holotype, ♂ (MIMB 41347), light micRogRaphs. +, holotype, ♂ (MIMB 41347), light micrographs. A–C . Dorsal view. D–E @@ -741,35 +737,24 @@ ventromedial position anterior to ventromedial sensory spots ( D . Trunk segments 1–8. E -. Trunk segments 7–11. Abbreviations: lts = lateral terminal spine; lvs = lateroventral spine; mdgo = middorsal glandular cell outlet type 1; mds = middorsal spine; mdss = middorsal sensory spot; pdgo = paradorsal glandular cell outlet type 1; pdss = paradorsal sensory spot; sdss = subdorsal sensory spot; sdt = subdorsal tube; slt = sublateral tube; spe = spermatozoa; swa = sword-like appendage; tex = tergal extension; vlgo = ventrolateral glandular cell outlet type 1; vls = ventrolateral spine; vlss = ventrolateral sensory spot; vmgo = ventromedial glandular cell outlet type 1; vmss = ventromedial sensory spot. White circles indicate sensory spots, dotted white circles indicate glandUlaR cell oUtlets. NUmbeRs indicate the nUmbeR of the tRUnk segment. Scale baRs = 50 µm. +. Trunk segments 7–11. Abbreviations: lts = lateral terminal spine; lvs = lateroventral spine; mdgo = middorsal glandular cell outlet type 1; mds = middorsal spine; mdss = middorsal sensory spot; pdgo = paradorsal glandular cell outlet type 1; pdss = paradorsal sensory spot; sdss = subdorsal sensory spot; sdt = subdorsal tube; slt = sublateral tube; spe = spermatozoa; swa = sword-like appendage; tex = tergal extension; vlgo = ventrolateral glandular cell outlet type 1; vls = ventrolateral spine; vlss = ventrolateral sensory spot; vmgo = ventromedial glandular cell outlet type 1; vmss = ventromedial sensory spot. White circles indicate sensory spots, dotted white circles indicate glandular cell outlets. Numbers indicate the number of the trunk segment. Scale bars = 50 µm. - + TRUNK SEGMENT 3. One tergal and two sternal plates, with distinct tergosternal and midventral articulations, as in all remaining trunk segments; with two pairs of sensory spots in subdorsal and midlateral position ( -Figs 1A–B +Figs 1A–B , -2A +2A , -3B +3B , -6B +6B ); single glandular cell outlet of type 1 in middorsal position located close to the anterior segment margin and hidden under preceding segment; with a pair of glandular cell outlets in ventromedial position; long cuticular hairs absent in ventromedial position, being replaced by much shorter cuticular hairs ( -Fig. 7B -); other cuticular hairs and pectinate fringe as in the preceding segment. TRUNK SEGMENT 4. With acicular spine in middorsal position ( -Figs 2A -, -4A -); with two pairs of glandular cell outlet of -type -1 in -paradorsal and ventromedial positions, paradorsal outlets usually hidden under previous segment ( -Figs 2A, D -, -3 -); long cuticular hairs absent in middorsal position beneath acicular spine; other cuticular hairs and pectinate fringe as in the preceding segment. +Fig. 7B +); other cuticular hairs and pectinate fringe as in the preceding segment. @@ -778,18 +763,32 @@ paradorsal and ventromedial positions, paradorsal outlets usually hidden under p Echinoderes xiphophorus sp. nov. -, paRatype ♂ (MIMB 41348), tRUnk segments 1–6, light micrographs. +, paratype ♂ (MIMB 41348), trunk segments 1–6, light micrographs. A . Dorsal view. B -. Ventral view. Abbreviations: cut = cuticular scars; dvm = dorsoventral muscle attachment site; mdgo = middorsal glandular cell outlet of type 1; mdss = middorsal sensory spot; pdgo = paradorsal glandular cell outlet of type 1; vlt = ventrolateral tube; vmgo = ventromedial glandular cell outlet type 1; vmss = ventromedial sensory spot. White circles indicate sensory spots. Dotted white circles indicate glandular cell outlets. Numbers indicate the number of the trunk segment. Scale baRs = 50 µm. +. Ventral view. Abbreviations: cut = cuticular scars; dvm = dorsoventral muscle attachment site; mdgo = middorsal glandular cell outlet of type 1; mdss = middorsal sensory spot; pdgo = paradorsal glandular cell outlet of type 1; vlt = ventrolateral tube; vmgo = ventromedial glandular cell outlet type 1; vmss = ventromedial sensory spot. White circles indicate sensory spots. Dotted white circles indicate glandular cell outlets. Numbers indicate the number of the trunk segment. Scale bars = 50 µm. + +TRUNK SEGMENT 4. With acicular spine in middorsal position ( +Figs 2A +, +4A +); with two pairs of glandular cell outlet of +type +1 in +paradorsal and ventromedial positions, paradorsal outlets usually hidden under previous segment ( +Figs 2A, D +, +3 +); long cuticular hairs absent in middorsal position beneath acicular spine; other cuticular hairs and pectinate fringe as in the preceding segment. + TRUNK SEGMENT 5. No acicular spine in middorsal position; one pair of tubes in lateroventral position ( -Figs 4C +Figs 4C , -7B +7B ); three pairs of sensory spots in subdorsal, laterodorsal and ventromedial position; single glandular cell outlet of type 1 in @@ -800,13 +799,13 @@ ventromedial positions; pectinate fringe and cuticular hairs as in the trunk seg TRUNK SEGMENT 6. With acicular spine in middorsal position ( -Figs 2A +Figs 2A , -4A +4A , -6D +6D ); with a pair of acicular spines in lateroventral position ( -Fig. 4B +Fig. 4B ); with three pairs of sensory spots in paradorsal, laterodorsal and ventromedial position; with two pairs of glandular cell outlets of type 1 in @@ -819,11 +818,11 @@ paradorsal and ventromedial position, paradorsal outlets usually hidden under pr Echinoderes xiphophorus sp. nov. -, ♂, SEM micRogRaphs. +, ♂, SEM micrographs. A . Dorsal view. B–C -. Ventral view, uncoated SEM specimens.Abbreviations: lvt = lateroventral tube; mds = middorsal spine; mlt = midlateral tube; sdt = subdorsal tube; slt = sublateral tube; vlss = ventrolateral sensory spot; vlt = ventrolateral tube; vmgo = ventromedial glandular cell outlet type 1; vmss = ventromedial sensory spot. White circles indicate sensory spots. Dotted white circles indicate glandular cell outlets. White arrowhead indicates cuticular hole of broken sword-like appendage. Numbers indicate the number of the trunk segment. Scale baRs: A = 20 µm; B–C = 10 µm. +. Ventral view, uncoated SEM specimens.Abbreviations: lvt = lateroventral tube; mds = middorsal spine; mlt = midlateral tube; sdt = subdorsal tube; slt = sublateral tube; vlss = ventrolateral sensory spot; vlt = ventrolateral tube; vmgo = ventromedial glandular cell outlet type 1; vmss = ventromedial sensory spot. White circles indicate sensory spots. Dotted white circles indicate glandular cell outlets. White arrowhead indicates cuticular hole of broken sword-like appendage. Numbers indicate the number of the trunk segment. Scale bars: A = 20 µm; B–C = 10 µm. @@ -833,7 +832,7 @@ paradorsal and ventromedial position, paradorsal outlets usually hidden under pr Echinoderes xiphophorus sp. nov. -, ♂, SEM micRogRaph of Uncoated specimen, ventRal view. Abbreviations: lvss = lateroventral sensory spot; mdgo = middorsal glandular cell outlet type 1; swa = sword-like appendage; vlt = ventrolateral tube; vmgo = ventromedial glandular cell outlet type 1; vmss = ventromedial sensory spot. White circles indicate sensory spots. Dotted white circles indicate glandular cell oUtlets. NUmbeR afteR vlt indicates the nUmbeR of the tRUnk segment. Scale baR = 10 µm. +, ♂, SEM micrograph of uncoated specimen, ventral view. Abbreviations: lvss = lateroventral sensory spot; mdgo = middorsal glandular cell outlet type 1; swa = sword-like appendage; vlt = ventrolateral tube; vmgo = ventromedial glandular cell outlet type 1; vmss = ventromedial sensory spot. White circles indicate sensory spots. Dotted white circles indicate glandular cell outlets. Number after vlt indicates the number of the trunk segment. Scale bar = 10 µm. @@ -844,26 +843,26 @@ middorsal position (usually hidden under previous segment) and one pair of outle TRUNK SEGMENT 8. With acicular spine in middorsal position ( -Figs 2A +Figs 2A , -4A +4A , -6E +6E ); with a pair of tubes in sublateral position ( -Figs 2E +Figs 2E , -4C +4C , -7D +7D ); with one pair of sensory spots in paradorsal position ( -Figs 6E +Figs 6E , -7C +7C ); with two pairs of glandular cell outlets of type 1 in paradorsal and ventromedial position ( -Fig. 2B, D +Fig. 2B, D ); other spines, pectinate fringe and cuticular hairs as in the preceding segment. @@ -873,7 +872,7 @@ paradorsal and ventromedial position ( Echinoderes xiphophorus sp. nov. -, ♂, SEM micRogRaphs. +, ♂, SEM micrographs. A, D . Dorsolateral view. B, C, E @@ -887,43 +886,43 @@ paradorsal and ventromedial position ( D . Trunk segments 5–7. E -. Trunk segments 8–10.Abbreviations: ldss = laterodorsal sensory spot; mdgo = middorsal glandular cell outlet type 1; mds = middorsal spine; mdss = middorsal sensory spot; mlss = midlateral sensory spot; mlt = midlateral tube; pdss = paradorsal sensory spot; sdss = subdorsal sensory spot; sdt = subdorsal tube; slt = sublateral tube. White circles indicate sensory spots. Dotted white circles indicate glandular cell outlets. Numbers indicate the number of the trunk segment. Scale baRs: A–B, D–E = 10 µm; C = 1 µm. +. Trunk segments 8–10.Abbreviations: ldss = laterodorsal sensory spot; mdgo = middorsal glandular cell outlet type 1; mds = middorsal spine; mdss = middorsal sensory spot; mlss = midlateral sensory spot; mlt = midlateral tube; pdss = paradorsal sensory spot; sdss = subdorsal sensory spot; sdt = subdorsal tube; slt = sublateral tube. White circles indicate sensory spots. Dotted white circles indicate glandular cell outlets. Numbers indicate the number of the trunk segment. Scale bars: A–B, D–E = 10 µm; C = 1 µm. TRUNK SEGMENT 9. No acicular middorsal spine; no tubes; with four pairs of sensory spots in paradorsal, subdorsal, laterodorsal and ventrolateral position ( -Figs 2E +Figs 2E , -6E +6E , -7C–E +7C–E , -8C +8C ); with two pairs of glandular cell outlets of type 1 in paradorsal and ventromedial positions ( -Fig. 2B, E +Fig. 2B, E ); pair of excretory sieve plates in lateral accessory position; other spines, pectinate fringe and cuticular hairs as in the preceding segment. TRUNK SEGMENT 10. No acicular spines; with two pairs of sensory spots in subdorsal and ventrolateral position ( -Figs 2E +Figs 2E , -6E +6E , -8C +8C ); with single glandular cell outlets of type 1 in -middorsal position and one paiR in ventRomedial position ( -Figs 2B, E +middorsal position and one pair in ventromedial position ( +Figs 2B, E , -5 -); males possess a paiR of veRy long and flattened swoRd-like appendages (similar in shape to Japanese swords katana or wakizashi) in laterodorsal position, dorsally to penile spines, only slightly shoRteR than teRgal extensions (aboUt 80% of TE) ( -Fig. 8A–B +5 +); males possess a pair of very long and flattened sword-like appendages (similar in shape to Japanese swords katana or wakizashi) in laterodorsal position, dorsally to penile spines, only slightly shorter than tergal extensions (about 80% of TE) ( +Fig. 8A–B ); females with a pair of short tubes/ spines in laterodorsal position corresponding to sword-like appendages of male ( -Fig. 8C–D +Fig. 8C–D ); other characters as in the preceding segment. @@ -935,13 +934,13 @@ middorsal position and one paiR in ventRomedial position ( sp. nov. , SEM micrographs. A–B -. ♂, ventRal view. +. ♂, ventral view. A . Trunk segments 1–2. B . Trunk segments 2–5. — C–E -. ♀, doRsal view. +. ♀, dorsal view. C . Trunk segments 6–9. D @@ -959,41 +958,41 @@ middorsal position and one paiR in ventRomedial position ( sp. nov. , SEM micrographs. A–B -. ♂, tRUnk segments 10–11. +. ♂, trunk segments 10–11. A . Dorsolateral view. B . Dorsal view. — C–D -. ♀, tRUnk segments 9–11. +. ♀, trunk segments 9–11. C . Lateral view. D -. Posterior view. Abbreviations: lds = laterodorsal spine/tube; ldss = laterodorsal sensory spot; ltas = lateral terminal accessory spine; lts = lateral terminal spine; mde = middorsal elevation; pdss = paradorsal sensory spot; ps = penile spine; sdss = subdorsal sensory spot; slt = sublateral tube; swa = sword-like appendage; tex = tergal extension. White circlets indicate sensory spots. Numbers after ps indicate the number of the pair, the nUmbeR afteR slt indicates the nUmbeR of the tRUnk segment. Scale baRs: A, C–D = 10 µm; B = 20 µm. +. Posterior view. Abbreviations: lds = laterodorsal spine/tube; ldss = laterodorsal sensory spot; ltas = lateral terminal accessory spine; lts = lateral terminal spine; mde = middorsal elevation; pdss = paradorsal sensory spot; ps = penile spine; sdss = subdorsal sensory spot; slt = sublateral tube; swa = sword-like appendage; tex = tergal extension. White circlets indicate sensory spots. Numbers after ps indicate the number of the pair, the number after slt indicates the number of the trunk segment. Scale bars: A, C–D = 10 µm; B = 20 µm. TRUNK SEGMENT 11. One pair of long lateral terminal spines ( -Fig. 1C +Fig. 1C ); tergal extensions very long, about 15–16% of TL ( -Figs 4–5 +Figs 4–5 , -8 -); teRgal plate with neaRly RoUnded middoRsal elevation ( -Fig. 8B, D +8 +); tergal plate with nearly rounded middorsal elevation ( +Fig. 8B, D ); with two pairs of sensory spots in subdorsal and ventromedial position, and additional pair of sensory spots present at the base of tergal extensions ( -Fig. 8A, C–D +Fig. 8A, C–D ); with two glandular cell outlets of type 1 in -middorsal position and one paiR ventRolateRal position ( -Figs 2C, E +middorsal position and one pair ventrolateral position ( +Figs 2C, E , -5 -); males with thRee paiRs of penile spines, fiRst and thiRd paiRs thin and flexible, spine of second paiR shoRteR and cone-shaped with teRminal tUft of cUticUlaR hairs ( -Figs 5 +5 +); males with three pairs of penile spines, first and third pairs thin and flexible, spine of second pair shorter and cone-shaped with terminal tuft of cuticular hairs ( +Figs 5 , -8A–B +8A–B ); female with a pair of long and thin lateral terminal accessory spines; sexes can be also recognized by observation of gonads.