Abstract
Gint banfasae sp. n. from Somaliland is described and compared with other species of the genus. Additional information is provided on the taxonomy and distribution of the genus Gint, fully complemented with color photos of specimens of both sexes of the new species, as well as of their habitat. Included is a key for Gint.
Highlights
Occasional Publications in ScorpiologyEuscorpius is the first research publication completely devoted to scorpions (Arachnida: Scorpiones)
The genus Gint Kovařík, Lowe, Plíšková et Šťáhlavský, 2013 with the type species Gint gaitako Kovařík, Lowe, Plíšková et Šťáhlavský, 2013 was described and compared with genus Buthacus Birula, 1908 in 2013 (Kovařík et al, 2013)
Hirsute, with long setae in both sexes, dentate margin of movable finger of pedipalp with 8–10 rows of granules, each with one external and one internal accessory granule, 5–6 terminal granules (4–5 subterminal and one distal terminal); trichobothrial pattern orthobothriotaxic type A; dorsal trichobothria of femur arranged in β
Summary
Euscorpius is the first research publication completely devoted to scorpions (Arachnida: Scorpiones). Euscorpius takes advantage of the rapidly evolving medium of quick online publication, at the same time maintaining high research standards for the burgeoning field of scorpion science (scorpiology). Euscorpius is an expedient and viable medium for the publication of serious papers in scorpiology, including (but not limited to): systematics, evolution, ecology, biogeography, and general biology of scorpions. Descriptions of new taxa, faunistic surveys, lists of museum collections, and book reviews are welcome
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