Abstract
The Anostraca is a diversified crustacean group inhabiting essentially in temporary wetlands on all continents. The genus Dendrocephalus sensu stricto is endemic to tropical or subtropical Neotropical fresh water pools. Of the 13 described species, four are reported from Brazil. Species identification is based on morphological differences on the complex frontal appendage, the anterior thoracopods, and the gonopods. After a detailed comparison of the different Brazilian populations, we developed an illustrated identification key based on the variations of the frontal appendage. This key includes a new undescribed species recently found in Northern Minas Gerais. We present a simple tool to identify Brazilian Dendrocephalus species in order to encourage more studies on this generally neglected genus.
Branchiopoda; identification; temporary pool
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Publication Dates
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Publication in this collection
27 Jan 2015 -
Date of issue
June 2011
History
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Received
31 Mar 2011 -
Accepted
25 July 2011
