Branchipus cortesi n. sp.: a new anostracan from western Spain (Crustacea, Branchiopoda)

Abstract:

Branchipus cortesi, n. sp. (Anostraca, Branchipodidae) is characterized by the broadly enlarged distal segments of male antenna 2, and a combination of morphological features concerning thoracic limbs, abdominal segments and egg morphology. The species occurs in temporary fresh water bodies in flatlands with temperate Mediterranean climate; it is distributed in the south-western part of Spain. Our study includes a morphological analysis using optical and scanning electronic microscopes. Questions about ecology and distribution of the new species are also discussed. © 1991 Kluwer Academic Publishers.

Año de publicación:

1991

Keywords:

• Biogeography
• Ecology
• spain
• taxonomy
• Branchipus
• anostraca

Fuente:

scopus