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Conservation, systematics and ultrastructure of the poorly known amblypygid species Charinus santanensis (Charontidae, Amblypygi) from Caatinga caves in Brazil

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Charinus is the most speciose genus of the Charontidae, with the highest number of species in Brazil (43 spp). Almost half of these species are known to inhabit caves, a fragile ecosystem that is little known and is highly threatened by human activities. Eleven of the Brazilian species of Charinus occur only inside caves (troglobionts) being, therefore, an important component of cave ecosystems acting as one of the major cave predators. Here, we discuss conservation priorities and concerns for caves in northeastern Brazil, describe for the first time the female of Charinus santanensis and characterize the species hydrophobic coating and its crystals, a likely important protection for hot and humid environments, presenting comparison with its congeners.

Source: Zootaxa

DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5711.4.5

Authors: WILLIAMS PAREDES MUNGUIA, RENATO AUGUSTO TEIXEIRA, RAFAEL SOARES COSTA, RODRIGO LOPES FERREIRA, GUSTAVO SILVA DE MIRANDA

Institutions: National University of San Marcos, Museo de Historia Natural, Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul, Universidade Federal de Lavras, University of Oklahoma

Language: English

Topic: Subterranean biodiversity and taxonomy

Subfield: Paleontology

Field: Earth and Planetary Sciences

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Life on land

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W4415366407

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