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Alvear, S. Romero-Rincon, J. (2024). Contribution to the knowledge of the Colombian Batodesmini (Polydesmida: Chelodesmidae) with the description of a new genus and species, and taxonomic insights on the genus Cormodesmus Chamberlin, 1923. Zootaxa. 5523(5): 553-563.
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Alvear, S. Romero-Rincon, J.
2024
Contribution to the knowledge of the Colombian Batodesmini (Polydesmida: Chelodesmidae) with the description of a new genus and species, and taxonomic insights on the genus Cormodesmus Chamberlin, 1923
Zootaxa
5523(5): 553-563
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A new genus and species of chelodesmid millipedes, Caucadesmus lucreciae gen. et sp. nov., is described from Popayán, Cauca Department, Colombia. This genus is classified within the Alocodesmus group of the tribe Batodesmini. Additionally, the taxonomic position of Cormodesmus Chamberlin, 1923, within Batodesmini, is revised based on newly collected material from the type locality of Cormodesmus hirrutellus Chamberlin, 1923.
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Holotype, geounit Colombia, identified as Caucadesmus lucreciae Alvear & Romero-Rincon, 2024
 Etymology

The generic name is formed by a combination of the word ‘Cauca’ in reference to the Cauca River in Colombia, ... [details]

 Etymology

The specific name is a matronym, honoring the late Lucrecia Gallardo Delgado, the first author's grandmother, in ... [details]

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