A new Batillipedidae (Tardigrada, Arthrotardigrada) from Argentina
- Menechella, Agustin Gabriel
- Bulnes, Verónica Natalia
- Cazzaniga, Nestor
DOIAbstract
Abstract. A new species of marine tardigrade, Batillipes acuticauda sp. n., has been found in midlittoral sand sediments collected at Monte Hermoso beach (Buenos Aires province, Argentina). The new species differs from all other members of Batillipedidae by its combination of caudal apparatus, lateral processes and toe patterns. It is the first description of an arthrotardigrade from Argentina.Fil: Menechella, Agustin Gabriel. Universidad Nacional del Sur. Departamento de Biología, Bioquímica y Farmacia; ArgentinaFil: Bulnes, Verónica Natalia. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Cientificas y Tecnicas. Centro Cientifico Tecnológico Bahia Blanca. Instituto de Ciencias Biologicas y Biomedicas del Sur; Argentina. Universidad Nacional del Sur. ...
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