A new species and five new records of the family Echiniscidae (Tardigrada) from China Author Li, Xiaochen Author Wang, Lizhi Author Liu, Ying Author Su, Lina text Zootaxa 2005 2005-12-08 1093 1 25 33 https://biotaxa.org/Zootaxa/article/view/zootaxa.1093.1.2 journal article 5878 10.11646/zootaxa.1093.1.2 eb77ab92-de84-4449-ac40-3cb07a75d304 1175­5334 5051248 Echinsicus trisetosus Cuénot, 1932 ( Fig. 2B ) Material examined: Five specimens were collected from Mount Taibai at 3,740 m a.s.l.. Description: Eyespots present. Cuticular sculpture similar to E. melanophthalmus . The paired­plates I and II often show a smooth transverse band, lacking sculpture; median plate III present with sculpture scarce. Cephalic appendages normal; lateral appendages include cirrus C and D, dorsolateral appendages include filament C d and spine D d . Dentate collar and papilla present on leg IV. Remarks: Our specimens differ from specimens from other localities by much longer D d . This species is cited for many localities in Europe, North America, and Turkey ( Ramazzotti & Maucci, 1983 ), however it has never been reported from China before.