Protuberator novaki gen. nov., sp. nov., a new anthroleucosomatid millipede (Diplopoda: Chordeumatida: Anthroleucosomatidae) from the Caucasus

Authors

  • Dragan Antić University of Belgrade—Faculty of Biology, Institute of Zoology, Studentski Trg 16, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
  • Slobodan Makarov University of Belgrade—Faculty of Biology, Institute of Zoology, Studentski Trg 16, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia

Keywords:

Adjara, biodiversity, Georgia, head modifications, Lesser Caucasus, taxonomy

Abstract

The present study describes a new monospecific chordeumatidan genus, Protuberator gen. nov., and its type species, Protuberator novaki gen. nov., sp. nov., from Machakhela National Park in Adjara, Georgia. This new millipede is characterized by a profoundly modified head, with a very large anterior bulge, as well as distinctive tarsi on leg-pair 6, and unique gonopods in males. These unique features make the taxon easily distinguishable, not only from the Caucasian Anthroleucosomatidae, but also from all other members of the family. The new genus and species are described and diagnosed in detail, and illustrations of the male habitus, legs and gonopods are provided. The affinities of the new genus with other members of the family Anthroleucosomatidae and head modifications in general are also briefly discussed.

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Published

2025-11-17

How to Cite

Antić, D., & Makarov, S. (2025). Protuberator novaki gen. nov., sp. nov., a new anthroleucosomatid millipede (Diplopoda: Chordeumatida: Anthroleucosomatidae) from the Caucasus. Biologia Serbica, 47(1), 54–62. Retrieved from https://journal.pmf.uns.ac.rs/index.php/biologiaserbica/article/view/221

Issue

Vol. 47 No. 1 (2025): Biologia Serbica

Section

Original paper