The behavioral and external morphological observations on oviposition and post-embryonic development in Galeodes hakkariensis Erdek 2021 (Solifugae: Galeodidae)


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ERDEK M.

Acta Arachnologica, vol.71, no.2, pp.105-113, 2022 (Scopus) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 71 Issue: 2
  • Publication Date: 2022
  • Doi Number: 10.2476/asjaa.71.105
  • Journal Name: Acta Arachnologica
  • Journal Indexes: Scopus, Academic Search Premier, BIOSIS, CAB Abstracts, Veterinary Science Database
  • Page Numbers: pp.105-113
  • Keywords: egg, Galeodes, oviposition, post-embryo, sensilla, Solifugae
  • Hakkari University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Oviposition was observed in Galeodes hakkariensis Erdek 2021. Part of the developmental changes post-hatch were recorded, and the cuticular surfaces of egg and first post-embryos were surveyed with a scanning electron microscope. This species has oval-shaped eggs varying from 2 mm to 4 mm in diameter. The fine structure of the external morphology of post-embryos in a solifuge is shown for the first time. The cuticular patterns and sensilla on opisthosoma and tarsal sensilla on each pedipalp and leg were described in post-embryos. The surface of each opisthosomal basiconic sensilla without the socket is covered with pores, likely functioning as chemoreceptors. Tarsal basiconic sensilla not in a socket and without pores on pedipalps and legs likely function as mechanoreceptors. The single slit sensillum on the tarsus of pedipalps functions as mechanoreceptors.