ZooKeysPub Date : 2025-01-06eCollection Date: 2025-01-01DOI: 10.3897/zookeys.1223.139465
Xiaoqi Mi, Cheng Wang, Ming Su
{"title":"Revision of the orb-weaving spider genus <i>Yaginumia</i> Archer, 1960 (Araneae, Araneidae) from China.","authors":"Xiaoqi Mi, Cheng Wang, Ming Su","doi":"10.3897/zookeys.1223.139465","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.1223.139465","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The orb-weaver spider genus <i>Yaginumia</i> Archer, 1960 from China is revised, and three species, including two new species, are recognized: <i>Y.medog</i> Mi & Wang, <b>sp. nov.</b> (♂♀) from Xizang and <i>Y.qiong</i> Mi & Wang, <b>sp. nov.</b> (♂♀) from Hainan; the type species, <i>Y.sia</i> (Strand, 1906) (♂♀), is redescribed based on specimens from Guizhou and Hubei. A distributional map of the studied specimens is also provided.</p>","PeriodicalId":24051,"journal":{"name":"ZooKeys","volume":"1223 ","pages":"169-184"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2025-01-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11729598/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143012822","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
ZooKeysPub Date : 2025-01-06eCollection Date: 2025-01-01DOI: 10.3897/zookeys.1223.135808
Yadong Wang, Ai Jin, Shichen Gao, Jiajia Wang, Yan Dong
{"title":"Descriptions of four species of Polyxenida Verhoeff, 1934 (Diplopoda, Penicillata) from China, including one new species and one new record.","authors":"Yadong Wang, Ai Jin, Shichen Gao, Jiajia Wang, Yan Dong","doi":"10.3897/zookeys.1223.135808","DOIUrl":"10.3897/zookeys.1223.135808","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study describes a new species of Polyxenida from China, <i>Lophoturussineprocessus</i> <b>sp. nov.</b>, along with a species newly recorded from China: <i>Eudigraphisnigricans</i> (Miyosi, 1947), and provides additional descriptions of <i>Eudigraphissinensis</i> Ishii & Liang, 1990 and <i>Polyxenushangzhoensis</i> Ishii & Liang, 1990. The study conducted mitochondrial cytochrome <i>c</i> oxidase subunit I (COI) sequencing for all four species and constructed a phylogenetic tree based on the molecular data. The comprehensive morphological descriptions and molecular analyses confirm the addition of one new species and one newly recorded species for the Polyxenida fauna of China, elevating the total number of known Polyxenida species in the country from 10 to 12. The study also includes an identification key for Polyxenida species in China.</p>","PeriodicalId":24051,"journal":{"name":"ZooKeys","volume":"1223 ","pages":"149-167"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2025-01-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11729585/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143012636","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A new species of <i>Cyrtodactylus</i> Gray, 1827 (Squamata, Gekkonidae) from Yunnan Nangunhe National Nature Reserve, China.","authors":"Shuo Liu, Zhimin Li, Wenguang Duan, Mian Hou, Dingqi Rao","doi":"10.3897/zookeys.1223.137184","DOIUrl":"10.3897/zookeys.1223.137184","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>A new forest-dwelling species of the <i>Cyrtodactyluschauquangensis</i> group is described from southwestern Yunnan Province, China. Phylogenetically, it was recovered as the sister species of <i>C.zhenkangensis</i>, with a genetic distance of 9.2% in the ND2 gene. Morphologically, the new species can be separated from <i>C.zhenkangensis</i> by the discontinuity of enlarged femoral scales and enlarged precloacal scales, the absence of femoral pores, and the difference in dorsal color pattern. In addition, although the new species and <i>C.zhenkangensis</i> are distributed relatively close, their habitats are clearly different. <i>Cyrtodactyluszhenkangensis</i> inhabits karst limestone, while the new species inhabits forest. The new species is the 29<sup>th</sup> species of the <i>C.chauquangensis</i> group and the third forest-dwelling species of this group.</p>","PeriodicalId":24051,"journal":{"name":"ZooKeys","volume":"1223 ","pages":"69-86"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2025-01-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11729593/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143012112","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
ZooKeysPub Date : 2025-01-06eCollection Date: 2025-01-01DOI: 10.3897/zookeys.1223.138220
Lars Hendrich, Michel Brancucci
{"title":"Revision of the Oriental and Australasian diving beetle genus <i>Sandracottus</i> Sharp, 1882 (Coleoptera, Dytiscidae, Dytiscinae).","authors":"Lars Hendrich, Michel Brancucci","doi":"10.3897/zookeys.1223.138220","DOIUrl":"10.3897/zookeys.1223.138220","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>A comprehensive revision is presented of the Oriental and Australasian diving beetle genus <i>Sandracottus</i> Sharp, 1882 (Coleoptera: Dytiscidae: Dytiscinae: Aciliini) and seven junior subjective synonyms are proposed. <i>Sandracottusguerini</i> Balfour-Browne, 1939, <b>syn. nov.</b> is a junior subjective synonym of <i>S.femoralis</i> Heller, 1934; <i>S.manipurensis</i> Vazirani, 1969, <b>syn. nov.</b> of <i>S.hunteri</i> (Crotch, 1872); <i>S.mixtus</i> Blanchard, 1843, <b>syn. nov.</b> of <i>S.chevrolati</i> (Aubé, 1838); and <i>S.angulifer</i> Heller, 1934, <b>syn. nov.</b>, <i>S.nauticus</i> Sharp, 1882, <b>syn. nov.</b>, and <i>S.palawanensis</i> Satô, 1978, <b>syn. nov.</b> of <i>S.maculatus</i> (Wehncke, 1876). Finally, <i>S.vijayakumari</i> Anand et al., 2021, <b>syn. nov.</b> is a new synonym of <i>S.dejeanii</i> (Aubé, 1838). New status is assigned to <i>S.bakewelliiguttatus</i> (Sharp, 1882), <b>stat. nov.</b> as well as <i>S.hunteri</i> (Crotch, 1872), <b>stat. rev.</b> Lectotypes are designated for the following taxa: <i>Dytiscusflavocinctus</i> Guérin-Méneville, 1830, <i>Hydaticuschevrolati</i> Aubé, 1838, <i>Hydaticusinsignis</i> Wehncke, 1876, <i>Sandracottusbaeri</i> Régimbart, 1899, <i>Sandracottusbizonatus</i> Régimbart, 1899, and <i>Sandracottusornatus</i> Sharp, 1882. A neotype is designated for <i>Hydaticusmaculatus</i> Wehncke, 1876. In total, three Oriental species, two of which also occur in the East Palaearctic, six Southeast Asian species, one species from New Guinea and the Moluccas, and one from Australia with an endemic subspecies in Central Australia (<i>S.bakewelliiguttatus</i>) are recognised. Each taxon is presented with a diagnosis, habitat preferences, conservation assessments, distribution data, and a comprehensive bibliography. Important characters (habitus, dorsal colouration, median lobes and parameres) are illustrated. All currently valid taxa are redescribed. <i>Sandracottusjaechi</i> Wewalka & Vazirani, 1975 from Sri Lanka, <i>S.bizonatus</i> from Borneo, <i>S.insignis</i> from the Philippines and <i>S.rotundus</i> Sharp, 1882 from Sulawesi are recommended to be listed in the next IUCN red data book. A key to all species is provided.</p>","PeriodicalId":24051,"journal":{"name":"ZooKeys","volume":"1223 ","pages":"87-147"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2025-01-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11730086/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143012833","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
ZooKeysPub Date : 2025-01-06eCollection Date: 2025-01-01DOI: 10.3897/zookeys.1223.131238
Francisco Hita Garcia, Kiko Gómez, Roberto A Keller, Bernhard Schurian, Evan P Economo
{"title":"A never-ending story: updated 3D cyber-taxonomic revision of the ant genus <i>Zasphinctus</i> Wheeler (Hymenoptera, Formicidae, Dorylinae) for the Afrotropical region.","authors":"Francisco Hita Garcia, Kiko Gómez, Roberto A Keller, Bernhard Schurian, Evan P Economo","doi":"10.3897/zookeys.1223.131238","DOIUrl":"10.3897/zookeys.1223.131238","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The ant genus <i>Zasphinctus</i> are fascinating ants due to their distinctive morphology, ecology, and rarity. In this study, a comprehensive revision of <i>Zasphinctus</i> in the Afrotropical region is presented, through a combination of morphological examination under the light microscope and three-dimensional (3D) cyber-taxonomy based on microtomography (micro-CT). Micro-CT based 3D surface models of all species were used for virtual morphological visualisation and examination. The 3D models were virtually visualised, rotated, scaled, and dissected in order to obtain the best shape data for whole specimens or individual body parts. This approach offered a greatly improved character evaluation, allowing the development of an updated taxonomic species delimitation system for the genus. Our revision recognises eight worker-based species, of which three were previously known and five are newly described in this study. Furthermore, based on distinctive morphological differences, two species groups are also proposed. The <i>Z.obamai</i> group includes the species <i>Z.obamai</i> Hita Garcia, 2017 (Kenya), <i>Z.lumumbai</i> Hita Garcia & Gómez, <b>sp. nov.</b> (Democratic Republic of Congo), and <i>Z.wilsoni</i> Hita Garcia, 2017 (Mozambique) while the <i>Z.sarowiwai</i> group contains <i>Z.aprilia</i> Hita Garcia & Gómez, <b>sp. nov.</b> (Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda), <i>Z.kouakoui</i> Hita Garcia & Gómez, <b>sp. nov.</b> (Ivory Coast), <i>Z.lolae</i> Hita Garcia & Gómez <b>sp. nov.</b> (Ghana), <i>Z.ndouri</i> Hita Garcia & Gómez, <b>sp. nov.</b> (Senegal), and <i>Z.sarowiwai</i> Hita Garcia, 2017 (Cameroon). All species are easily distinguishable through a comprehensive character matrix illustrated by numerous diagnostic illustrations, as well as a traditional dichotomous identification key.</p>","PeriodicalId":24051,"journal":{"name":"ZooKeys","volume":"1223 ","pages":"1-55"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2025-01-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11736307/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143012989","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
ZooKeysPub Date : 2025-01-06eCollection Date: 2025-01-01DOI: 10.3897/zookeys.1223.122412
Ri-Xin Jiang, Xiang-Sheng Chen
{"title":"Two new species of the genus <i>Sinonychus</i> (Coleoptera, Elmidae) from Guizhou, China.","authors":"Ri-Xin Jiang, Xiang-Sheng Chen","doi":"10.3897/zookeys.1223.122412","DOIUrl":"10.3897/zookeys.1223.122412","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The riffle beetle genus <i>Sinonychus</i> Jäch & Boukal, 1995 (Elminae, Macronychini) includes only three species from East Asia. In this paper, two new species, <i>S.lipinae</i> <b>sp. nov.</b> and <i>S.luodianensis</i> <b>sp. nov.</b>, are described from Guizhou Province, China. Illustrations of the new species and a key to all five <i>Sinonychus</i> species are also provided.</p>","PeriodicalId":24051,"journal":{"name":"ZooKeys","volume":"1223 ","pages":"57-67"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2025-01-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11730069/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143012757","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
ZooKeysPub Date : 2025-01-03eCollection Date: 2025-01-01DOI: 10.3897/zookeys.1222.134385
Charlotte A Seid, Avery S Hiley, Marina F McCowin, José I Carvajal, Harim Cha, Shane T Ahyong, Oliver S Ashford, Odalisca Breedy, Douglas J Eernisse, Shana K Goffredi, Michel E Hendrickx, Kevin M Kocot, Christopher L Mah, Allison K Miller, Nicolás Mongiardino Koch, Rich Mooi, Timothy D O'Hara, Fredrik Pleijel, Josefin Stiller, Ekin Tilic, Paul Valentich-Scott, Anders Warén, Mary K Wicksten, Nerida G Wilson, Erik E Cordes, Lisa A Levin, Jorge Cortés, Greg W Rouse
{"title":"A faunal inventory of methane seeps on the Pacific margin of Costa Rica.","authors":"Charlotte A Seid, Avery S Hiley, Marina F McCowin, José I Carvajal, Harim Cha, Shane T Ahyong, Oliver S Ashford, Odalisca Breedy, Douglas J Eernisse, Shana K Goffredi, Michel E Hendrickx, Kevin M Kocot, Christopher L Mah, Allison K Miller, Nicolás Mongiardino Koch, Rich Mooi, Timothy D O'Hara, Fredrik Pleijel, Josefin Stiller, Ekin Tilic, Paul Valentich-Scott, Anders Warén, Mary K Wicksten, Nerida G Wilson, Erik E Cordes, Lisa A Levin, Jorge Cortés, Greg W Rouse","doi":"10.3897/zookeys.1222.134385","DOIUrl":"10.3897/zookeys.1222.134385","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The methane seeps on the Pacific margin of Costa Rica support extensive animal diversity and offer insights into deep-sea biogeography. During five expeditions between 2009 and 2019, we conducted intensive faunal sampling via 63 submersible dives to 11 localities at depths of 300-3600 m. Based on these expeditions and published literature, we compiled voucher specimens, images, and 274 newly published DNA sequences to present a taxonomic inventory of macrofaunal and megafaunal diversity with a focus on invertebrates. In total 488 morphospecies were identified, representing the highest number of distinct morphospecies published from a single seep or vent region to date. Of these, 131 are described species, at least 58 are undescribed species, and the remainder include some degree of taxonomic uncertainty, likely representing additional undescribed species. Of the described species, 38 are known only from the Costa Rica seeps and their vicinity. Fifteen range extensions are also reported for species known from Mexico, the Galápagos seamounts, Chile, and the western Pacific; as well as 16 new depth records and three new seep records for species known to occur at vents or organic falls. No single evolutionary narrative explains the patterns of biodiversity at these seeps, as even morphologically indistinguishable species can show different biogeographic affinities, biogeographic ranges, or depth ranges. The value of careful molecular taxonomy and comprehensive specimen-based regional inventories is emphasized for biodiversity research and monitoring.</p>","PeriodicalId":24051,"journal":{"name":"ZooKeys","volume":"1222 ","pages":"1-250"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2025-01-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11770332/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143060885","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
ZooKeysPub Date : 2024-12-31eCollection Date: 2024-01-01DOI: 10.3897/zookeys.1221.135086
Marcelo E Oliva, Fabiola A Sepúlveda, Rubén Escribano, Luis A Ñacari
{"title":"Taxonomic and molecular characterization of <i>Pseudosteringophorusprofundis</i> sp. nov. (Digenea, Fellodistomidae), a parasite of <i>Macrourusholotrachys</i> Günther, 1878 (Gadiformes, Macrouridae) from the deep sea southeastern Pacific Ocean.","authors":"Marcelo E Oliva, Fabiola A Sepúlveda, Rubén Escribano, Luis A Ñacari","doi":"10.3897/zookeys.1221.135086","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.1221.135086","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><i>Pseudosteringophorusprofundis</i> <b>sp. nov.</b> a new species of deep-sea digenean, parasitizing the gallbladder of the \"Bigeye grenadier\" (<i>Macrourusholotrachys</i> Günther, 1878) in the deep waters of the southeastern Pacific Ocean is described on the basis of morphological and molecular (28S rRNA) data. The new species is distinguishable from <i>Pseudosteringophorushoplognathi</i> Yamaguti, 1940, the only other member of the genus, by its subterminal oral sucker, the position of the ovary and testes, the larger anterior seminal vesicle compared to the posterior one, and its larger eggs. In addition, the new species is a parasite of a deep-sea fish, whereas <i>P.hoplognathi</i> is a parasite of shallow-water fish. A phylogenetic tree, based on 28S rDNA sequences, indicates that this species is included in a clade of deep-sea fellodistomid species (<i>Steringophorus</i> spp.). We provide the first molecular data on the genus <i>Pseudosteringophorus</i> Yamaguti, 1940 and expand the molecular database for the family Fellodistomidae. Further studies, including sequences from other fellodistomid taxa, are needed to more precisely infer relationships within this family.</p>","PeriodicalId":24051,"journal":{"name":"ZooKeys","volume":"1221 ","pages":"435-447"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-12-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11707522/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142956013","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
ZooKeysPub Date : 2024-12-31eCollection Date: 2024-01-01DOI: 10.3897/zookeys.1221.136385
M Carmen Cobo, William J Farris, Chandler J Olson, Emily L McLaughlin, Kevin M Kocot
{"title":"Autonomous Reef Monitoring Structures (ARMS) as a tool to uncover neglected marine biodiversity: two new Solenogastres (Mollusca, Aplacophora) from the Gulf of Mexico.","authors":"M Carmen Cobo, William J Farris, Chandler J Olson, Emily L McLaughlin, Kevin M Kocot","doi":"10.3897/zookeys.1221.136385","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.1221.136385","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Solenogastres is a group of mollusks with evolutionary and ecological importance. Nevertheless, their diversity is underestimated and knowledge about the distribution of the approximately 300 formally described species is limited. Factors that contribute to this include their small size and frequent misidentification by non-specialists. Recent deep-sea explorations have resulted in the collection of numerous specimens through effective methods such as epibenthic sledges. However, this is a costly, labor-intensive, and destructive methodology. In contrast, Autonomous Reef Monitoring Structures (ARMS) offer a novel, non-destructive approach, by providing a substrate for benthic organism colonization. This study is the first to describe Solenogastres collected using ARMS, demonstrating that they are an effective tool for biodiversity assessment and characterizing rare marine invertebrates. Following an integrative taxonomic approach, two new solenogaster species are described: <i>Dondersiatweedtae</i> Farris, Olson & Kocot, <b>sp. nov.</b> (Dondersiidae) and <i>Eleutheromeniabullescens</i> Cobo, <b>sp. nov.</b> (Pruvotinidae). The diagnosis of the family Dondersiidae is amended and the necessity of reassessing the validity of the current diagnostic characters for Pruvotinidae, and its classification is emphasized. The two newly described species exhibit distinct external characteristics; <i>D.tweedtae</i> <b>sp. nov.</b> has a striking pink color with a bright yellow dorsal keel and <i>E.bullescens</i> <b>sp. nov.</b> has a unique, discontinuous dorsal keel with nearly spherical protrusions. The presence of cnidocytes in the digestive systems of both species indicate that they feed on cnidarians. It is hypothesized that, like in some nudibranchs, their coloration and body features reflect defensive adaptations related to their diet. This study shows that while habitus alone is typically insufficient for accurate identification in solenogasters, it can sometimes simplify the process. For this, live observations and photographs are essential.</p>","PeriodicalId":24051,"journal":{"name":"ZooKeys","volume":"1221 ","pages":"401-434"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-12-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11707519/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142956010","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
ZooKeysPub Date : 2024-12-31eCollection Date: 2024-01-01DOI: 10.3897/zookeys.1221.127890
Camila López-Rivera, Laura Natalia Robayo-Sánchez, Alejandro Ramírez-Hernández, Jerson Andrés Cuéllar-Saénz, Juan Diego Villar, Jesús Alfredo Cortés-Vecino, Fredy A Rivera-Páez, Paula Andrea Ossa-López, Erika M Ospina-Pérez, Jose J Henao-Osorio, Alexandra Cardona-Giraldo, Javier Racero-Casarrubia, Miguel E Rodríguez-Posada, Darwin M Morales-Martinez, Marylin Hidalgo, Héctor E Ramírez-Chaves
{"title":"Diversity of ectoparasitic bat flies (Diptera, Hippoboscoidea) in inter-Andean valleys: evaluating interactions in the largest inter-Andean basin of Colombia.","authors":"Camila López-Rivera, Laura Natalia Robayo-Sánchez, Alejandro Ramírez-Hernández, Jerson Andrés Cuéllar-Saénz, Juan Diego Villar, Jesús Alfredo Cortés-Vecino, Fredy A Rivera-Páez, Paula Andrea Ossa-López, Erika M Ospina-Pérez, Jose J Henao-Osorio, Alexandra Cardona-Giraldo, Javier Racero-Casarrubia, Miguel E Rodríguez-Posada, Darwin M Morales-Martinez, Marylin Hidalgo, Héctor E Ramírez-Chaves","doi":"10.3897/zookeys.1221.127890","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.1221.127890","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Flies belonging to the families Streblidae and Nycteribiidae are highly specialized arthropods that feed on the blood of bats. Their morphology varies and has adapted throughout their coevolutionary history with hosts. Bat flies are often associated with specific bat species and can establish distinct infracommunities. Interaction networks have been used to better understand these associations, revealing interaction modules between bats and their parasites. The Magdalena River basin is the largest in Colombia, encompassing a wide variety of climatic and ecological conditions, with up to 98 bat species reported. We conducted field trips to capture bats and bat flies in different locations along the basin and reviewed literature records and biological collections to gather additional data on interactions between bats and bat flies in this region. We found a high diversity of bats and bat flies in the Magdalena River basin, revealing a medium specialization and modularity in these interactions. We identified bat fly infracommunities and negative associations between certain bat fly species, suggesting competition for resources within hosts. The specialization is similar to that reported in degraded and fragmented habitats where the availability of shelters decreases, favoring the overcrowding of bats, forming multi-species colonies. In conclusion, our study provides important information on the interactions between bats and bat flies in the Magdalena River basin, expanding knowledge about the diversity and structure of these communities in inter-Andean landscapes.</p>","PeriodicalId":24051,"journal":{"name":"ZooKeys","volume":"1221 ","pages":"377-400"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-12-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11707520/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142956011","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}