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Dissimulitermes, a new soldierless termite genus (Blattaria: Isoptera: Termitidae: Apicotermitinae) from the Neotropics and the histology of its dehiscent organ

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Author(s):
Constantini, Joice [1] ; Janei, Vanelize [2] ; Costa-Leonardo, Ana Maria [2] ; Cancello, Eliana M. [1]
Total Authors: 4
Affiliation:
[1] Univ Sao Paulo, Museu Zool, Cx Postal 42-494, BR-04218970 Sao Paulo, SP - Brazil
[2] UNESP Univ Estadual Paulista, Inst Biociencias, Dept Biol, Lab Cupins, Av 24A, 1515, BR-13506900 Rio Claro, SP - Brazil
Total Affiliations: 2
Document type: Journal article
Source: Insect Systematics and Evolution; v. 52, n. 4, p. 412-427, JUL 2021.
Web of Science Citations: 0
Abstract

A new genus, Dissimulitermes Constantini \& Cancello gen. nov., is described from the Neotropical region. The main morphological feature of the new genus is remarkable defensive organs. A new species of Dissimulitermes is described: D. invisibilis Constantini \& Cancello, sp. nov. Description, comparisons, measurements, a distribution map, histology of their dehiscent organ, and an illustration of all the fundamental morphological aspects are provided. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 13/20068-9 - Phylogeography of two neotropical termites (Isoptera) species with different life styles
Grantee:Eliana Marques Cancello
Support Opportunities: Regular Research Grants
FAPESP's process: 14/11982-1 - Apicotermitinae (Termitidae) of Atlantic Rainforest sensu stricto
Grantee:Joice Paulo Constantini
Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Doctorate