Two new cave-dwelling species of the millipede genus Paracortina Wang & Zhang, 1993 from southern China (Diplopoda, Callipodida, Paracortinidae)

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Authors: Weixin Liu, M.S. Tian
DOI: 10.48580/d3fwn
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Abstract

Two new species of the millipede genus Paracortina Wang & Zhang, 1993 are described. Both are presumed troglophiles: P. zhangi sp. n. from a cave in Ceheng County, southwestern Guizhou Province and P. yinae sp. n. from a cave in Longlin County, western Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. A distribution map and a key to all 12 Paracortina species are also provided.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Subterranean biodiversity and taxonomy Invertebrate Taxonomy and Ecology Coleoptera Taxonomy and Distribution

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Digital Commons - University of South Florida (University of South Florida)
Publication date
16 February 2026
Language
EN