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Argeremazus Stebnicka and Dellacasa, 2004
Argeremazus Stebnicka and Dellacasa, 2004: 75
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Type species: Argeremazus neuquen Stebnicka and Dellacasa, 2004 by original designation.
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Diagnosis: Body robust, psammodiform. Head strongly convex; covered with distinct, erect setae.
Metatibial spurs adjacent, not separated by metatarsus.
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Remarks: This genus is monotypic and endemic to the study region. Argeremazus presents an unusual
combination of characters; emphasis of different combinations indicating different tribal relationships. This
taxon needs to be included in a more detailed analysis of higher Aphodiinae to help resolve its true relationships.
For now, we leave it in the Aegialiini, pending further study.
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Authors: Andrew Smith (
Canadian Museum of Nature) and
Paul Skelley (Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services).
This website is based upon work supported by the
National Science Foundation under Grant No.0342189.
Generated on: 18/SEP/07.....Last
modified: 18/SEP/07
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