Species Azoritoma macquariensis Greenslade & Potapov, 2008
- Azoritoma macquariensis Greenslade, P. & Potapov, M. 2008. A new genus and species of Isotominae (Collembola: Isotomidae) from cushion plants on sub-Antarctic Macquarie Island. Kanunnah 2: 87-97 [90].
Type data:
Holotype SAMA I22626 adult female (in Azorella macquariensis plants), at junction of Bauer Bay and Doctors Tracks, on plateau, Macquarie Island, 260 m a.s.l.
Paratype(s) SAMA I22627 11 females, same data as holotype; MSUP 2 females on slide; SMNG 20 females, same data as holotype.
Distribution
Note that conversion of the original AFD map of states,
drainage basins and coastal and oceanic zones to IBRA and
IMCRA regions may have produced errors. The new maps will be
reviewed and corrected as updates occur. The maps may not indicate the
entire distribution. See further details below.
IMCRA
Macquarie Island Province (24)
Original AFD Distribution Data
Australian Region
- Macquarie Island (Aust. Terr.)
Ecological Descriptors
Soil dweller.
Extra Ecological Information
'…shows adaptations to an euedaphic way of life with loss of ocelli and pigment, as well as development of particular sensilla on Ant.I and Abd.V'
History of changes
Note that this list may be incomplete for dates prior to September 2013.
| Published | As part of group | Action Date | Action Type | Compiler(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28-Feb-2013 | 28-Feb-2013 | MODIFIED | ||
| 12-Feb-2010 | (import) |