Speocirolana xilitla is a species of crustacean in the family Cirolanidae.[2] It is known from a cave near Xilitla, San Luis Potosi. The specific name refers to this town. It is the southernmost species in the genus Speocirolana.[1]

Speocirolana xilitla
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Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Malacostraca
Order: Isopoda
Family: Cirolanidae
Genus: Speocirolana
Species:
S. xilitla
Binomial name
Speocirolana xilitla
Alvarez & Villalobos, 2008[1]

Habitat

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The type series was collected from a clear-water pond in Cueva de las Catarinas, in complete darkness some 120 meters from its entrance. The altitude is 645 m (2,116 ft) above sea level.[1]

Description

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Speocirolana xilitla is among the largest members of its genus: the largest female (the holotype) measures 32.5 mm (1.3 in) in total length. The body is 2.5 times as long as wide. The pleotelson is rounded. No males are known.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d Alvarez, Fernando & Villalobos, José L. (2008). "A new species of freshwater cave dwelling Speocirolana (Isopoda, Cirolanidae) from San Luis Potosi, Mexico". Crustaceana. 81 (6): 653–662. doi:10.1163/156854008784513401. JSTOR 20111432.
  2. ^ Schotte M, Boyko CB, Bruce NL, Poore GC, Taiti S, Wilson GD, eds. (2022). "Speocirolana xilitla Alvarez & Villalobos, 2008". World Marine, Freshwater and Terrestrial Isopod Crustaceans database. World Register of Marine Species. Retrieved 23 November 2022.