Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
A new isopod species of the genus <i>Edotia</i> (Valvifera, Idoteidae) from Argentina, with a key to South American species.
- Year:
- 2026
- Authors:
- Santiago J & Pereira E.
- Affiliation:
- Universidad de Buenos Aires
- Species:
- dog
Abstract
A new valviferan isopod-<i>Edotia dotiae</i> <b>sp. nov</b>.- is described from the shallow coastal waters of Argentine Patagonia. The specimens were collected during three different expeditions in the Chubut and Santa Cruz provinces and in the Beagle Channel. The new species is distinguished from other <i>Edotia</i> species by the presence of two dorsal lobes on the head, a distally protruding pleotelson and uropods with elongated endopods reaching the tip of the pleotelson. In addition, it displays discrete patches of fluted tubercles on its dorsal and lateral body surface. These structures are described in detail based on SEM images. An identification key for <i>Edotia</i> species from South America is presented.
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