Pseudoscorpions From Florida and the Caribbean Area. 12. Antillochernes, A New Genus with Setae on the Pleural Membranes (Chernetidae)

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  • William B. Muchmore

Abstract

Antillochernes is described, with 5 new species from Florida and the Antilles. It is closely related to Parachernes Chamberlin from which it differs in the possession of setae on the pleural membranes of the abdomen. The new species are A. bahamensis from Grand Bahama Island and A. biminiensis from South Bimini Island, Bahamas, A. floridensis from Florida, A. jamaicensis from Jamaica, and A. cruzensis from St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands. Parachernes muchmorei Dumitresco and Orghidan from Cuba is transferred to Antillochernes.

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Published

1984-03-01

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Literature Review Articles