Integrative taxonomic studies on Rinacapritermes Amina & Rajmohana, n. gen. (Blattodea: Isoptera: Termitidae) with two new species from India
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The new genus Rinacapritermes Amina & Rajmohana, n. gen. (Blattodea: Isoptera: Termitidae) and two species silvius gen., sp. abundans are described here based on the distinct morphological characters of soldier worker castes. supported by monophyletic groups preliminary mt COI gene tree. gut morphology caste along with enteric valve armature type species, R. detailed. A dichotomous key to soldiers all genera under Pericapritermes-group found in Oriental Region is provided distinguish proposed genus. Additionally for first time DNA barcodes were generated 12 nine samples from Western Ghats. An attempt has been made studies build single tree using at generic level subfamily Termitinae Latreille, 1802.
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عنوان ژورنال: Zoosystema
سال: 2022
ISSN: ['1280-9551', '1638-9387']
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5252/zoosystema2022v44a3