First record of the subgenus Damaeus (Paradamaeus) Bulanova-Zachvatkina (Oribatida, Damaeidae) from China, with description of a new species.

ABSTRACT: A new species Damaeus (Paradamaeus) yushuensissp. n. is described from Three Rivers' Headwaters National Natural Reserve, Qinghai province, China. This is the first record of this subgenus in China. A key is given to distinguish all species of the genus.

SUBMITTER: Xie L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3253630 | biostudies-literature | 2011

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature