Abstract
The Hyidae are redefined and three new synapomorphies are recognised which define the family: basi-dorsal mound on femora I and 11; minute setae on female sternite 11; and 2–3 stout setae on the pedipalpal femur. Three genera are included: Hya Chamberlin, with H. rninuta (Tullgren) and H. chamberlini, sp, nov.; Indohya Beier, with I. besucheti Beier, I. caecata Beier, I. panops, sp. nov., I. beieri, sp, nov., I. pusilla, sp. nov. and I. typhlops, sp. nov.; and Hyella, gen. nov., with H. humphreysi, sp. nov. (type species), the first known cavernicolous species of the family. Hya heterodonta Chamberlin is considered a junior synonym of Ideobisium minutum Tullgren. The Hyidae are divided into two subfamilies, Hyinae for Hya, and Indohyinae, subfam. nov., for Indohya and Hyella. A new distribution record is given for Tyrannochthonius krakatau Harvey (Chthoniidae), based on part of the type series of I. minutum.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 1-32 |
| Number of pages | 32 |
| Journal | Invertebrate Systematics |
| Volume | 7 |
| Issue number | 1 |
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| Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 1993 |
| Externally published | Yes |