25
views
0
recommends
+1 Recommend
1 collections
    0
    shares

      Publish your biodiversity research with us!

      Submit your article here.

      • Record: found
      • Abstract: found
      • Article: found
      Is Open Access

      A cryptic new species of Chlidonoptera Karsch, 1892 from the south west protected zone of the Central African Republic (Insecta, Mantodea, Hymenopodidae)

      research-article
      1 ,
      ZooKeys
      Pensoft Publishers
      Afrotropical, Chlidonoptera , cryptic species, DNA barcoding, praying mantis, taxonomy

      Read this article at

      ScienceOpenPublisherPMC
      Bookmark
          There is no author summary for this article yet. Authors can add summaries to their articles on ScienceOpen to make them more accessible to a non-specialist audience.

          Abstract

          Abstract

          Between 1998 and 2012, several scientific expeditions in Dzanga-Sangha Special Reserve and Dzanga-Ndoki National Park led to the collection of many Mantodea specimens from Central African Republic (CAR). Among these specimens, several males of an undescribed species were discovered. Morphologically, this species most closely resembles to Chlidonoptera vexillum Karsch, 1892 and Chlidonoptera lestoni Roy, 1975. A new lineage was revealed by DNA barcoding. Therefore, a new species is described, Chlidonoptera roxanae sp. nov. Habitus images, genitalia illustrations and descriptions, measurement data, a key to species, natural history information, and locality data are provided. These results add to the evidence that cryptic species can be found in tropical regions, a critical issue in efforts to document global species richness. They also illustrate the value of DNA barcoding, especially when coupled with traditional taxonomic tools, in disclosing hidden diversity.

          Translated abstract

          Résumé

          Entre 1998 et 2012, plusieurs expéditions scientifiques, dans la Réserve Spéciale de Dzanga-Sangha et dans le Parc National de Dzanga-Ndoki, ont permis de recueillir de nombreux spécimens de Mantodea en République centrafricaine (RCA). Parmi ceux-ci, plusieurs mâles d’une espèce non décrite ont été mis en évidence. Sur le plan morphologique, l’espèce est proche de Chlidonoptera vexillum Karsch, 1892 et de Chlidonoptera lestoni Roy, 1975. Le séquençage ADN a mis en lumière cette espèce. Par conséquent, une nouvelle espèce est décrite, Chlidonoptera roxanae sp. nov. Des images des habitus, des illustrations et descriptions des genitalia, des données de mesure, une clé pour les espèces, des informations d’écologie et des données de localité sont fournies. Les résultats ajoutent à la preuve que les espèces cryptiques peuvent être trouvées dans les régions tropicales, un problème crucial dans les efforts visant à documenter la richesse en espèces de la planète. Ils illustrent également la valeur du séquençage ADN, en particulier lorsqu’il est associé à des outils taxonomiques traditionnels, pour la mise en évidence de la diversité cachée.

          Related collections

          Most cited references18

          • Record: found
          • Abstract: not found
          • Article: not found

          An inexpensive, automation-friendly protocol for recovering high-quality DNA

            Bookmark
            • Record: found
            • Abstract: found
            • Article: found
            Is Open Access

            Manual of praying mantis morphology, nomenclature, and practices ( Insecta , Mantodea )

            Abstract This study provides a comprehensive review of historical morphological nomenclature used for praying mantis ( Mantodea ) morphology, which includes citations, original use, and assignment of homology. All referenced structures across historical works correspond to a proposed standard term for use in all subsequent works pertaining to praying mantis morphology and systematics. The new standards are presented with a verbal description in a glossary as well as indicated on illustrations and images. In the vast majority of cases, originally used terms were adopted as the new standard. In addition, historical morphological topographical homology conjectures are considered with discussion on modern interpretations. A new standardized formulation to present foreleg femoral and tibial spines is proposed for clarity based on previous works. In addition, descriptions for methods of collection, curation, genital complex dissection, and labeling are provided to aid in the proper preservation and storage of specimens for longevity and ease of study. Due to the lack of consistent linear morphometric measurement practices in the literature, we have proposed a series of measurements for taxonomic and morphological research. These measurements are presented with figures to provide visual aids with homologous landmarks to ensure compatibility and comparability across the Order. Finally, our proposed method of pinning mantises is presented with a photographical example as well as a video tutorial available at http://mantodearesearch.com.
              Bookmark
              • Record: found
              • Abstract: not found
              • Article: not found

              The systematics of Mantodea revisited: an updated classification incorporating multiple data sources (Insecta: Dictyoptera)

                Bookmark

                Author and article information

                Contributors
                Journal
                Zookeys
                Zookeys
                2
                urn:lsid:arphahub.com:pub:45048D35-BB1D-5CE8-9668-537E44BD4C7E
                urn:lsid:zoobank.org:pub:91BD42D4-90F1-4B45-9350-EEF175B1727A
                ZooKeys
                Pensoft Publishers
                1313-2989
                1313-2970
                2020
                09 March 2020
                : 917
                : 63-83
                Affiliations
                [1 ] Institut Systématique, Evolution, Biodiversité (ISYEB), Muséum national d’Histoire naturelle, UMR 7205, MNHN, CNRS, Sorbonne Université, EPHE, Universités des Antilles, CP50, 45 rue Buffon, 75231 Paris Cedex 05, France Sorbonne Université Paris France
                Author notes
                Corresponding author: Nicolas Moulin ( nicolas.moulin@ 123456mnhn.fr )

                Academic editor: G. Svenson

                Author information
                https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3442-8673
                Article
                39270
                10.3897/zookeys.917.39270
                7076057
                3c853219-d376-45a2-aaec-3c33a15946c0
                Nicolas Moulin

                This is an open access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY 4.0), which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited.

                History
                : 20 August 2019
                : 28 January 2020
                Categories
                Research Article
                Animalia
                Arthropoda
                Hexapoda
                Hymenopodidae
                Insecta
                Invertebrata
                Mantodea
                Biodiversity & Conservation
                Faunistics & Distribution
                Identification key
                Molecular systematics
                Systematics
                Taxonomy
                Africa
                Central Africa
                East Africa
                West Africa

                Animal science & Zoology
                afrotropical, chlidonoptera ,cryptic species,dna barcoding,praying mantis,taxonomy,animalia,mantodea,hymenopodidae

                Comments

                Comment on this article