Revision of the genus Karripurcellia Giribet 2003 (Opiliones: Cyphophthalmi: Pettalidae)

Ivo Karaman

Abstract


The genus Karripurcellia is redefined morpho-anatomically. A tripartite sensorial organ on male tarsus IV is described for the first time. A new genus, Milipurcellia n. gen., is established based on Karripurcellia sierwaldae Giribet, 2003. The species Karripurcellia harveyi Giribet, 2003 is synonymised with Karripurcellia peckorum Giribet, 2003, since characters used in species descriptions were found to be preservation artifacts and misinterpretations. Relationships between the two Southwest Australian genera within Pettalidae are discussed. The superficial approach to Pettalidae taxonomy in the present literature is discussed.

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