Latest Articles from Subterranean Biology Latest 6 Articles from Subterranean Biology https://subtbiol.pensoft.net/ Thu, 28 Mar 2024 18:17:03 +0200 Pensoft FeedCreator https://subtbiol.pensoft.net/i/logo.jpg Latest Articles from Subterranean Biology https://subtbiol.pensoft.net/ Kut gen. nov., a new troglomorphic spider genus from Turkey (Araneae, Dysderidae) https://subtbiol.pensoft.net/article/46534/ Subterranean Biology 32: 95-109

DOI: 10.3897/subtbiol.32.46534

Authors: Kadir Boğaç Kunt, Mert Elverici, Ersen Aydın Yağmur, Recep Sulhi Özkütük

Abstract: A new genus of troglomorphic Dysderidae is described, based mainly on the morphology of copulatory organs. The new genus Kut gen. nov., with the type species Harpactocrates troglophilus Brignoli, 1978, also includes two recently discovered new species from the coastal Mediterranean Turkey: Kut izmiricus sp. nov. and K. dimensis sp. nov. All three species display troglomorphic traits, most distinct in K. dimensis sp. nov. Another genus-level trait is a characteristic simple type of bulb in males. Female copulatory organ shows similarity to the endemic Caucasian genus Cryptoparachtes Dunin, 1992 in paraspermatheca structure, whereas the male copulatory organ is unique among all known Dysderidae.

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Research Article Fri, 22 Nov 2019 08:36:35 +0200
First record of the family Stenasellidae (Crustacea, Isopoda) in Iran with the description of a new cave-dwelling species https://subtbiol.pensoft.net/article/25950/ Subterranean Biology 26: 27-38

DOI: 10.3897/subtbiol.26.25950

Authors: Yaser Bakhshi, Saber Sadeghi, Giuseppe Messana

Abstract: A new cave isopod species of the genus Stenasellus Dollfus, 1897 (Stenasellidae) from Iran is reported and described. The new species, Stenasellus tashanensis sp. n. was found in Tashan Cave (Khuzestan province, southwest Iran). A complete description and drawings of the new species are provided. This new species is morphologically close to S. vermeuleni Magniez & Stock, 2000 from Oman.

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Research Article Wed, 20 Jun 2018 13:41:19 +0300
Three new species of the subterranean huntsman spider genus Spariolenus (Araneae, Sparassidae, Heteropodinae) in Iran https://subtbiol.pensoft.net/article/20985/ Subterranean Biology 24: 11-25

DOI: 10.3897/subtbiol.24.20985

Authors: Majid Moradmand

Abstract: The taxonomy of the genus Spariolenus Simon, 1880 in Iran is revisited by describing three new species: Spariolenus fathpouri sp. n. (male & female) from Pebdeh cave ecosystem (Khuzestan Province), S. mansourii sp. n. (male and female) a more widespread species discovered in the Pataveh and Nezel Caves entrances (Kohgiluye-va-Buyer Ahmad Province), and S. hormozii sp. n. (female) from the Geno Biosphere Reserve (Hormozgan Province). Notes on the current status of the explored caves are given. The recently erected species, S. khoozestanus is redescribed based on the examination of the holotype and an additional diagnosis is provided. The Iranian plateau can be considered as the hotspot diversity for this genus in the world by hosting 8 out of 13 known species.

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Research Article Tue, 28 Nov 2017 10:30:26 +0200
The description of a new species of Niphargus from Iran based on morphological and molecular data https://subtbiol.pensoft.net/article/11286/ Subterranean Biology 22: 43-58

DOI: 10.3897/subtbiol.22.11286

Authors: Somayeh Esmaeili-Rineh, Seyyed Ahmad Mirghaffari, Mozafar Sharifi

Abstract: The freshwater amphipods of the genus Niphargus Schiödte, 1849 are widespread in subterranean waters of the western Palearctic. The eastern half of the genus range has been incompletely studied despite the presence of karstic areas and large aquifers. In this paper, we describe a new species from Hamedan Province in Iran and name it as N. hakani sp. n. This species‌ hypothesis is based on the analysis of morphological characters and 28S ribosomal DNA sequences. The taxonomic status of the new species within the genus is discussed in comparison to the known Iranian species. Results revealed that this species is phylogenetically close to N. khwarizmi and is morphologically similar to N. borisi.

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Research Article Fri, 7 Apr 2017 09:57:25 +0300
New distribution records of cave-dwelling gekkonid lizards (Sauria, Gekkonidae and Phyllodactylidae) in the Zagros Mountains of Iran https://subtbiol.pensoft.net/article/8185/ Subterranean Biology 18: 39-47

DOI: 10.3897/subtbiol.18.8185

Authors: Somayeh Esmaeili-Rineh, Vahid Akmali, Farajollah Fathipour, Nastaran Heidari, Nasrullah Rastegar-Pouyani

Abstract: The distribution of cave-dwelling lizards of the families Gekkonidae and Phyllodactylidae (Sauria) was investigated in the Zagros Mountains of Iran. Obtained information includes new distribution records of species from 15 caves. The caves are Bendireh, Taigeh, Ban, Zarrinabad, Ghadah, Kulkani, and Darhamreh in Ilam Province, Pelazh, Gavbar and Asmari in Khuzestan Province, Tadovan, Manian and Sangeshkan in Fars Province and Dalaki and Khesht in Bushehr Province. In this study, five species belonging to the Gekkonidae and Phyllodactylidae families were recorded including: Asaccus elisae, Asaccus nasrullahi, Hemidactylus persicus, Cyrtopodion scabrum, and Cyrtopodion gastrophole.

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Research Article Fri, 10 Jun 2016 16:39:20 +0300
Sulfide Shrimp? Observations on the concealed life history of the Thermosbaenacea (Crustacea) https://subtbiol.pensoft.net/article/4193/ Subterranean Biology 14: 63-77

DOI: 10.3897/subtbiol.14.7927

Authors: Francis Por

Abstract: The discovery and subsequent observation over various years of a massive population of the thermosbaenacean Tethysbaena ophelicola Wagner in the subterranean karstic sulfide pool of Ayyalon (Israel) enabled us to reach conclusions about the previously unknown life strategy of this crustacean super-order. These are preferably monophagous sulfur-bacteria-eating pelagic shrimps of stratified subterranean pools, adapted to microaerobic-anaerobic conditions, by among others ovoviviparity and the probable help of sulfide detoxifying bacterial endosymbiosis.

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Review Article Mon, 27 Oct 2014 00:00:00 +0200