Review of the genus Tylopus Jeekel, 1968, with descriptions of five new species from Thailand (Diplopoda, Polydesmida, Paradoxosomatidae)
2010
Review of the genus Tylopus with descriptions of five new species from Thailand
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Likhitrakarn Natdanai, Golovatch Sergei I., Prateepasen Rujiporn, Panha Somsak
Primary Institution: Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
Conclusion
The study describes five new species of the millipede genus Tylopus from Thailand and suggests that many more species are likely to be discovered in the region.
Supporting Evidence
- The genus Tylopus currently contains 41 species, including five new from northern Thailand.
- Species of Tylopus are predominantly forest-dwellers, especially in montane habitats.
- Many more congeners are expected to be discovered in poorly prospected regions such as Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam.
Takeaway
Scientists found five new types of millipedes in Thailand and think there are many more types still waiting to be discovered.
Methodology
The study involved collecting samples from various provinces in northern Thailand and describing the morphology of the new species.
Limitations
The study acknowledges that many regions remain poorly sampled, which may lead to an underestimation of species diversity.
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