The genus Exalloniscus Stebbing, 1911 (Crustacea, Oniscidea) and its relationship with social insects.
Academic Article
Publication Date:
1988
abstract:
The relationships of species of the genus Exalloniscus from Malaysia with ants and termites are discussed. The genus includes 15 species, almost all associated with social insects. Exalloniscus maschwitzi is associated with migrating ants of the genus Leptogenys and they are transported by the ants on their pupae during the daily migration in the tropical forests where they live.
Iris type:
01.01 Articolo in rivista
Keywords:
Crustacea; Oniscidea; Exalloniscus; ants; termites
List of contributors:
Ferrara, Franco; Taiti, Stefano
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