Description of Two New Earthworm Species (Oligochaeta: Megascolecidae) from the Mekong River, Thailand
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https://doi.org/10.58837/tnh.25.8.267154Keywords:
Amynthas, Metaphire, taxonomy, Mekong RiverAbstract
Two new earthworm species are described from the Mekong River, Thailand, namely Amynthas septuaginta Bantaowong & Panha, sp. nov. and Metaphire fidelis Bantaowong & Panha, sp. nov. The former is a small Mekong earthworm in the A. aeruginosus species group with two pairs of spermathecal pores in 7/8-8/9. It is mainly distinguished from other Amynthas from the Mekong River by its small size (less than 50 mm), and with no genital markings at the male pore region. The latter is distinguished by having four pairs of spermathecal pores in 5/6-8/9, genital markings paired on xvii, ampulla paddle-shaped, and with diverticulum as a slender tube with a loose loop. Morphological description, taxonomic comments, illustrations, and distribution are provided.
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