A new redescription of Richtersius coronifer, supported by transcriptome, provides resources for describing concealed species diversity within the monotypic genus Richtersius (Eutardigrada)
Abstract Richtersius coronifer, the nominal species for the family Richtersiidae and a popular laboratory model, exemplifies a common problem in modern tardigrade taxonomy. Despite undeniable progress in the field, many old and incomplete descriptions of taxa hinder both species delimitation and the...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2020-02-01
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| Series: | Zoological Letters |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s40851-020-0154-y |