A survey of the family Carabodidae C. L. Koch, 1836 (Acari: Oribatida)
Author
Mahunka, S.
text
Acta Zoologica Hungarica
1986
32
73
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Spathulocepheus
Balogh et Mahunka, 1969 (Figs 64-66, 104)
Balogh et Mahunka, 1969: 9.
Prodorsum: With strong transversal interlamellar apophysis, interlamellar setae arising on its surface. Lamellae blunt, lamellar setae arising on the truncate lamellar apex. Rostral setae arising behind them in interlamellar position. Sensillus long, with a small, dilated and laminate head.
Figs
61 - 66. 61-63:
Phyllocarabodes octogonalis
Balogh et Mahunka, 1969, 64 - 66:
Spathulocepheus amazonicus
Balogh et Mahunka, 1969 (original)
Notogaster: Dorsosejugal suture indistinct medially, a deep hollow present in the dorsosejugal region. Notogaster with a high transversal
elevation
medially, six pairs of the ten notogastral setae arising on it. Other four pairs standing in posteromarginal position.
Coxisternal region: Apodemes and epimeral borders weakly developed, all epimeral fields open medially. A strong annulate apodeme visible behind the mentum. Epimeral setal formula: 2
-1-3-
3, setae la represented only by minute alveoli. In front of the genital aperture a hollow present.
Anogenital region: Genital and anal apertures framed by strong laths, a weaker and shorter longitudinal ones present laterally. Anogenital setal formula: 10
-1-2-
3. Genital and aggenital setae pilose, adanal setae phylliform. Anal setae spiniform. Lyrifissure iad (?) situated posteriorly, hardly observable. Anal plates with short but sharp spines posteromedially.
Type species:
Spathulocepheus amazonicus
Balogh et Mahunka, 1969. Brazil.