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Mesaphorura italica
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Subspecies
No subspecies are recognized; a monotypic species.
Original description
Rusek, 1971
p. 203
Rusek J (1971). Zur Taxonomie der Tullbergia
(Mesaphorura) krausbaueri (Börner) und ihre Verwandten
(Collembola). Acta ent bohemoslov 68, 188-206.
Locus typicus: Torino di Sangro, Italy.
Synonyms
Tullbergia italica Rusek, 1971
Mesaphorura italica (Rusek, 1971)
Identification
Distribution
Europe. Also recorded from the Middle East (Iraq).
Biology
Prefers mountainous habitats, but is also known from forests and many
other habitats. So far only females are known, pointing to
a parthenogenetic reproduction.
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