New species of continental cyclopoid copepods (Crustacea, Cyclopoida) from the Yucat�n peninsula, Mexico

Fiers, Frank; Ghenne, Véronique; Suárez‐Morales, Eduardo

doi:10.1076/snfe.35.3.209.8862

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“…MORTON 1985) considered a member of Diacyclops, is widespread in Argentina, Chile, and the FalklandslMalvinas (MENU MARQUE 1991). Diacyclops uruguayensis and D. hispidus are the only other South American species, and three additional species are known from Central America, the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico, and San Andres Island (reviewed by FIERS et al 1996). All the neotropical species inhabit ephemeral surface waters, or groundwaters (wells, caves, and cenotes).…”

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Redescription and first records from Brazil of Diacyclops uruguayensis Kiefer (Crustacea, Copepoda, Cyclopidae)

Reid

1998

Rev. Bras. Zool.

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“…The extended, rotated lateral spine of leg 2 exopodite segment 1 seen in the male of D. uruguayensis seems to be a widespread feature in Mesocyclops and Diacyclops (KlEFER 1981;DAHMS & FERNANDO 1993;FIERS et al 1996).…”

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Redescription and first records from Brazil of Diacyclops uruguayensis Kiefer (Crustacea, Copepoda, Cyclopidae)

Reid

1998

Rev. Bras. Zool.

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“…This hitherto unknown species was described and illustrated following the current standards for the taxonomic study of the genus (EINSLE, 1996;FIERS et al, 2000). Emphasis was given to describe the ornamentation of the coxal plates and the armature of the swimming legs and the caudal rami, including the length and proportions of the caudal setae and the structure of the fifth legs.…”

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“…vernalis (FISCHER, 1853). More recently, two new species of this genus were described from material collected in southeastern Mexico (REID and SUÁREZ-MORALES, 1999;FIERS et al, 2000).…”

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A NewAcanthocyclopsKiefer, 1927 (Copepoda: Cyclopoida) from Central Mexico with Comments on the Distributionof the Genus in Middle America

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Suárez‐Morales

Silva-Briano

2006

Internat. Rev. Hydrobiol.

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A new species of Acanthocyclops KIEFER is described from central Mexico. It differs from its congeners by a combination of characters including mainly: 11-13 antennular segments, a spine formula of 3444 and modified setae on legs 2-4. The presence of a compound distal antennular segment is aberrant within the Cyclopoida. The new species seems to be related to Nearctic forms of the vernalis-robustus clade. Ancestors of this lineage probably reached central Mexico as a result of glaciation events and the new species is a remain of stranded postglacial populations; some of these forms were succesful in colonizing tropical lands. A key for the identification of the species of Acanthocyclops recorded in Mexico is included.

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Conservation status of the inland aquatic crustaceans in the Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico: shortcomings of a protection strategy

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Morales‐Vela

Suárez‐Morales

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Aquatic Conservation

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1. The Yucatan Peninsula (YP), Mexico, is a large karstic Neotropical system hosting a highly diverse crustacean fauna related to epigean and subterranean aquatic habitats. There are more than 40 hypogean endemic species, thus qualifying as a subterranean biodiversity hotspot.2. In view of the relevance of both the YP karstic aquifer and its related crustacean fauna, the spatial distribution of 212 species from 1165 geo-referenced records of the inland aquatic crustaceans were analysed in relation to the geographic coverage of protected natural areas (PNAs) of the YP. The data analysed were obtained from sources including the authors' own observations, published literature, and institutional and government databases.3. The YP is an area with a high biodiversity of continental crustaceans and is also an important area of endemism worldwide. However, most of the crustacean fauna is at risk. Only 18.5% of the crustacean species recorded in the YP and only 3.2% of the endemic forms are distributed within the limits of a protected area. In addition, only five of the 48 endemic species are listed in the Mexican Official Standard (NOM-059-2010) and none of them occurs in a protected area.4. The groups with the highest endemism are the Remipedia and Ostracoda, each with two known YP endemic species. Peracarids are also highly endemic in the YP (62%), followed by Copepoda (27%), Decapoda (18%), and Branchiopoda (1.5%).5. Currently, the areas of most concern, owing to high tourist pressures, are the 'Corridor Tulum -Puerto Morelos' and the 'Ring of Cenotes', both having significant numbers of endemic forms. A revision of the PNAs' management programmes to incorporate aquatic ecosystems and biota, the expansion of selected PNAs to provide protection to critical unprotected areas, and increased research activities focused on the aquatic fauna are recommended actions.

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New species of continental cyclopoid copepods (Crustacea, Cyclopoida) from the Yucat�n peninsula, Mexico

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Redescription and first records from Brazil of Diacyclops uruguayensis Kiefer (Crustacea, Copepoda, Cyclopidae)

Redescription and first records from Brazil of Diacyclops uruguayensis Kiefer (Crustacea, Copepoda, Cyclopidae)

A NewAcanthocyclopsKiefer, 1927 (Copepoda: Cyclopoida) from Central Mexico with Comments on the Distributionof the Genus in Middle America

Conservation status of the inland aquatic crustaceans in the Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico: shortcomings of a protection strategy

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