The ant genus Tetramorium Mayr in the Afrotropical region (Hymenoptera, Formicidae, Myrmicinae): synonymisation of Decamorium Forel under Tetramorium, and taxonomic revision of the T. decem species group.
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In this study we synonymise the genus Decamorium Forel under Tetramorium Mayr, revise the new T. decem species group by providing a diagnosis of the group, an illustrated identification key to species level, and worker-based species descriptions for all five species, which include diagnoses, discussions, images, and distribution maps.The following species are revised in this study: T. decem Forel, comb. r., T. raptor sp. n., T. uelense Santschi, comb. r., T. ultor Forel, comb. r., stat. r. & stat. n., and T. venator sp. n.In addition, we also designate lectotypes for T. decem, T. uelense, and T. ultor.
Affiliation: Entomology Department, California Academy of Sciences, 55 Music Concourse Drive, San Francisco, CA 94118, U.S.A.
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In this study we synonymise the genus Decamorium Forel under Tetramorium Mayr, revise the new T. decem species group by providing a diagnosis of the group, an illustrated identification key to species level, and worker-based species descriptions for all five species, which include diagnoses, discussions, images, and distribution maps. The following species are revised in this study: T. decem Forel, comb. r., T. raptor sp. n., T. uelense Santschi, comb. r., T. ultor Forel, comb. r., stat. r. & stat. n., and T. venator sp. n. In addition, we also designate lectotypes for T. decem, T. uelense, and T. ultor. No MeSH data available. Related in: MedlinePlus |
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Figure 11: Tetramorium ultor paralectotype worker (CASENT0901036). A Body in profile B Body in dorsal view C Head in full-face view. Mentions: Figs 3, 4C, 7A, 7B, 11 |
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Affiliation: Entomology Department, California Academy of Sciences, 55 Music Concourse Drive, San Francisco, CA 94118, U.S.A.
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