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      The first record of external abnormalities in the subterranean Aegla marginata Bond-Buckup & Buckup, 1994 (Crustacea: Decapoda: Aeglidae), from a karst area of Southeastern Brazil

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      Subterranean Biology
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          The occurrence of a morphologically altered individual identifi ed as Aegla marginata is reported in this note. The specimen was found in the subterranean environment, as part of wider bioespeleological study. The observed abnormalities consist mainly of deformities in abdominal epimera, pleopods, telson and uropods, which could results in diffi culties for reproduction and escape from predators. Genetic or nutritional factors related to the scarce food supply observed in the cave environment are admitted as being the most probable cause of the deformities reported here. We emphasize the need of new studies in the area as well as efforts to preserve subterranean environment.

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          Journal
          Subterranean Biology
          SB
          Pensoft Publishers
          1314-2615
          1768-1448
          March 11 2011
          March 11 2011
          : 8
          : 33-38
          Article
          10.3897/subtbiol.8.1228
          f8859801-f1b8-4be7-b3fa-de8bb119de3b
          © 2011

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