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Saltational changes in segment numbers have likely occurred in arthropod evolution, especially if mechanisms of segment formation involve a multiplicative phase, as recently suggested in the evo-devo literature. Here we provide for the first time evidence of major phenotypic saltation in the evolution of segment number in a lineage of centipedes, w...
Of the two centipede orders that complete segmentation during embryogenesis, most species belonging to Geophilomorpha have an intraspecifically variable number of trunk segments, whereas those of the Scolopendromorpha have been assumed to have a fixed segment number, with minor variation (21 or 23 segments) across the group as a whole. Trunk segmen...
The biodiversity crisis we live in, marked by high extinction rates, requires well-planned conservation efforts. To overcome this issue, red lists of threatened species are recognized as the main objective approach for evaluating the conservation status of species and therefore guiding conservation priorities. This work focuses on the Myriapoda (Ch...
Epiperipatus edwardsii (Blanchard, 1847) is redescribed based on fresh material collected near the type locality. Additionally, five new species of velvet worms of the genus Epiperipatus Clark, 1913 from Brazil are described: Epiperipatus hyperbolicus sp. nov., Epiperipatus lucerna sp. nov., Epiperipatus titanicus sp. nov. (Holotypes deposited in M...
A new species of the widely distributed centipede genus Scolopocryptops Newport, 1845 is described from Trinidad based on light microscopic documentation. Scolopocryptops sukuyan n. sp. is remarkable for being the only centipede known to have 25 leg-bearing segments in the trunk. The new species resembles Scolocryptops melanostoma Newport, 1845 in...
Some species of the subgenus Parotostigmus Pocock, 1895 from South America are revised. Previously, 20 species and two subspecies of Parotostigmus were considered to be distributed throughout the Andes from Venezuela to Argentina, but after this study, thirteen species and one subspecies remain valid. Twelve types were examined (O. insignis Kraepel...
The limited temporal completeness and taxonomic accuracy of species lists, made available in a traditional manner in scientific publications, has always represented a problem. These lists are invariably limited to a few taxonomic groups and do not represent up-to-date knowledge of all species and classifications. In this context, the Brazilian mega...
The limited temporal completeness and taxonomic accuracy of species lists, made available in a traditional manner in scientific publications, has always represented a problem. These lists are invariably limited to a few taxonomic groups and do not represent up-to-date knowledge of all species and classifications. In this context, the Brazilian mega...
The limited temporal completeness and taxonomic accuracy of species lists, made available in a traditional manner in scientific publications, has always represented a problem. These lists are invariably limited to a few taxonomic groups and do not represent up-to-date knowledge of all species and classifications. In this context, the Brazilian mega...
A new troglobitic Cryptops species is described in Lage Branca Cave, Upper Ribeira karst, São Paulo state, Brazil. Cryptops (Trigonocryptops) didi sp. n. is closely related to Cryptops (T.) ipor-angensis Ázara and Ferreira, 2013 and Cryptops (T.) iheringi Brölemann, 1902. However, it differs from them in several aspects, including the number of saw...
Cormocephalus brasiliensis Humbert & Saussure, 1870 has been described based on a single damaged specimen and without detailed information or illustrations. Since then, there has been no further detailed treatment of the taxon. Here, C. brasiliensis is redescribed in detail and illustrated based on the type material plus extra material from Brazil,...
The limited temporal completeness and taxonomic accuracy of species lists, made available in a traditional manner in scientific publications, has always represented a problem. These lists are invariably limited to a few taxonomic groups and do not represent up-to-date knowledge of all species and classification. In this context, the B Brazilian meg...
The reduced temporal validity of species lists made available in a traditional manner in scientific publications has always represented a problem. These lists are invariably limited to a few taxonomic groups and do not represent the up-to-date knowledge of all species and classifications. The Catálogo Taxonômico da Fauna do Brasil (CTFB), made publ...
Catálogo Taxonômico da Fauna do Brasil: se ng the baseline knowledge on the
animal diversity in Brazil
Three new species of the genus Newportia Gervais, 1847 from Colombia are described and illustrated. They were found in the cloud forests of the eastern Andes and in the rainforests of the biogeographical Chocó, ecosystems where the centipede fauna has been little studied. Newportia (Newportia) florezi sp. nov. differs from other Newportia species i...
Fourteen species of terrestrial isopods (Oniscidea) from Brazilian karstic regions are described as new, i.e., Novamundoniscus mandacaru Campos-Filho, Araujo & Bichuette, n. sp. (Dubioniscidae), Diploexochus exu Campos-Filho, Sfenthourakis & Bichuette, n. sp., Gabunillo enfurnado Campos-Filho, Sfenthourakis & Bichuette, n. sp., Venezillo moreirai C...
The present work aims to describe a new species of Metaprosekia from siliciclastic caves from Caverna Nova and Caverna Ponte de Pedra, Utiariti Formation, Municipality of Diamantino, State of Mato Grosso. Metaprosekia utiariti n. sp. easily differs from the congeneric species in the shape of male pleopods 1 and 2. Moreover, a map illustrating the l...
We collected nine scutigeromorph centipede specimens in Colombia, which are the first records of Dendrothereua linceci (Wood, 1867) from the country and South America, expanding the the known distribution of the species. With these data, one more species of Scutigeromorpha centipede is added to the chilopod fauna of the region.
The diversity of freshwater triclads of the suborder Continenticola in the Neotropical region is poorly known, with few studies in South America. In this work, we describe two new cave-dwelling species of Girardia: G. corumbataiensis sp. nov. is described from a single sandstone cave located in an area covered by semi-deciduous vegetation, southeas...
A new monotypic subgenus Newportia (Andeocryptops) subgen. n is described based on 18 specimens of N. (A.) shelleyi sp. n. This form is endemic to the Colombian Andes showing the following unique combination of morphological features: very short and thin, a cylindrical and not segmented ultimate tarsus 2, a "spinning-spur" (see below) on the ultima...
Defensive secretions of millipedes are remarkable for containing toxic
quinones known to efficiently repell hematophagous arthropods. Here we show that
Endangered blonde capuchin monkeys make use of such secretions. We (i) describe the
anointing behavior performed by the monkeys (ii) identify the millipede species used
in the process (iii) describe...
The type material of Sogona cyclareata Attems, 1947 is revised. The syntype shares characters with representatives of the family Schendylidae and not the Geophilidae to which it is currently assigned. The species has the claw of the second maxillae pectinate and the labrum not divided into median and lateral portions. Sogona cyclareata presents als...
Este compêndio de trabalhos técnico-científicos elaborados na Gerência
de Espeleologia e Tecnologia trata-se de uma síntese dos principais
artigos publicados em periódicos nacionais e internacionais e congressos
científicos entre os anos de 2018 e 2019.
No intuito de se aprimorar os conhecimentos da dinâmica e funcionamento
dos ecossistemas cavern...
Red Listing of Threatened species is recognized as the most objective approach for evaluating extinction risk of living organisms which can be applied at global or national scales. Invertebrates account for nearly 97% of all animals on the planet but are insufficiently represented in the IUCN Red Lists at both scales. To analyze the occurrence of s...
Centipedes are terrestrial arthropods present in several microhabitats worldwide. They present nocturnal and cryptobiotic habits, and are considered an advantageous group for colonization of subterranean habitats for presenting pre-adaptations to this environment. The order Geophilomorpha is currently represented by 13 families, seven occur in Braz...
The State of Mato Grosso covers 141 municipalities, of which 69 have registered natural cavities. The present study aimed to collect preliminary data about the faunistic diversity of sandstone caves in the municipality of São José do Rio Claro. The research was carried out by means of collections on different substrates. A total of 2,496 individual...
Schendylops janelao sp. n. is described from a limestone cave located in eastern Brazil. There are several reports of geophilomorphs in Brazilian caves, however, the new species represents the first troglobite species for South America and the first for Gruta do Janelão Cave, northern Minas Gerais State. Schendylops janelao sp. n. is described base...
The State of Mato Grosso covers 141 municipalities, of which 69 have registered natural cavities. The present study aimed to collect preliminary data about the faunistic diversity of sandstone caves in the municipality of São José do Rio Claro. The research was carried out by means of collections on different substrates. A total of 2,496 individual...
We identified Basidiobolus fungi on geophilomorphan centipedes (Chilopoda) from caves of Southeast Brazil. Twelve specimens of centipedes of the family Geophilidae were examined, and two of them carried the secondary capilliconidia of Basidiobolus on their exoskeleton. The fungus uses the surface of the exoskeleton as a support for the asexual repr...
The edaphic fauna plays an important role in the organic matter dynamics of the soil. Millipeds (Diplopoda), centipeds (Chilopoda) and isopods (Isopoda) are among the main components of the soil fauna. Vegetation structure represents one of the main factors influencing composition and diversity of these species that inhabit leaf litter and soil, wh...
The Brazilian Pantanal biome is one of the largest and most important floodplains in the world by virtue of its biodiversity and indispensable ecological services on local, regional, and global scales. Despite this importance, many gaps remain concerning its biodiversity as well as its generation and maintenance mechanisms. In view of expanding the...
Zootaxa 4425 (1): 153-164 Abstract Scolopendra arthrorhabdoides Ribaut, 1913 is redescribed based on fresh material. Its taxonomic status is evaluated and compared with Scolopendra armata Kraepelin, 1903 and Scolopendra alternans Leach, 1816. The geographical distribution of S. arthrorhabdoides is also revised. Scolopendra armata is reported from C...
Myriapods constitute important edaphic macrofauna taxa which dwell in different trophic levels and influence the dynamics of these environments. This study evaluated the variation in composition, richness and abundance of edaphic myriapod assemblages as a function of the distribution and structure of flooded and non-flooded habitats (spatial variat...
Five Newportia species with a claw-shaped pretarsus of the ultimate legs are revised. Newportia amazonica Brolemann, 1904, N. unguifer Chamberlin, 1921, and N. pilosa González-Sponga, 1997 are redescribed; N. tetraspinae González-Sponga, 1997 is considered to be a junior synonym of N. unguifer, and N. guaiquinimensis González-Sponga, 2000 is consid...
Myriapoda threatened species geographic coordinates
Trabalho realizado com os alunos de graduação do Bacharelado e Licenciatura em Ciências Biológicas da UFMT. O trabalho mostra como a aula de campo contribuiu para consolidar a compreensão sobre a morfologia e biologia dos artrópodes, dos métodos de coleta e do uso de ferramentas para identificação das espécies.
This study revises centipede fauna found in Brazilian caves, focusing on troglomorphic taxa and emphasizing conservation status. We present 563 centipede specimens from 274 caves across eleven Brazilian states. Of these, 22 records were derived from existing literature and 252 are newly collected. Specimens represent four orders, ten families, 18 g...
This study presents the diversity and distribution of myriapod species associated with different habitats in a seasonally flooded forest composed predominantly of Vochysia divergens Pohl. (Vochysiaceae) in the Brazilian Pantanal. We evaluated species richness distribution across habitats and over different seasonal periods, and also identified poss...
In this paper we have analyzed the Brazilian red list of threatened species of Chilopoda and Diplopoda and the implications for its conservation.
In this work a type specimen of Newportia amazonica is redescribed and some taxonomic notes of some species of Newportia are proposed.
Studies related to centipede feeding and predatory behavior are rare in the literature, and are limited to obser- vations made during fieldwork. Furthermore, they lack descriptions of prey capture. We conducted a laboratory experiment using South American specimens of Scolopendra viridicornis Newport, 1844 (n = 5), Otostigmus tibialis Brölemann, 19...
