A new species of Metaprosekia Leistikow, 2000 (Oniscidea, Philosciidae) from caves of the State of Mato Grosso, Brazil

The present work aims to describe a new species of Metaprosekia from siliciclastic caves from Caverna Nova and Caverna Ponte de Pedra, Utiariti Formation, Municipality of Diamantino, State of Mato Grosso. Metaprosekia utiariti n. sp. easily differs from the congeneric species in the shape of male pleopods 1 and 2. Moreover, a map illustrating the lithology and hydrographic characteristics where the specimens were collected and conservation remarks are given..

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The research describes a new species, Metaprosekia utiariti, found in siliciclastic caves in Municipality of Diamantino, State of Mato Grosso. The new species differs from others in the shape of male pleopods 1 and 2. Additionally, the study provides a map showing the lithology and hydrographic characteristics of the collection site, along with conservation remarks.