Author/Editor		Zagmajster, Maja; Kovač, Lubomir
Title		Distribution of palpigrades (Arachnida, Palpigradi) in Slovenia with a new record of Eukoenenia austriaca (Hansen, 1926)
Translated title		Razširjenost palpigradov (Arachnida, Palpigradi) in nova najdba vrste Eukoenenia austriaca (Hansen, 1926) v Sloveniji
Type		članek
Source		Natura sloveniae
Vol. and No.		Letnik 8, št. 1
Publication year		2006
Volume		str. 23-31
Language		eng
Abstract		So far, three species of the palpigrade genu> Eukoenenia have been found In Slovenia, predominantly in caves in the southern parts of the country: Eukoenenia austriaca (Hansen, 1926), E. spelaea (Peyerimhoff, 1902) and E. gasparoi Conde, 1988. Distributional map of the species mentioned is provided. In 2005, a subadult ma!e of E. austriaca was collected in Migutovo brezno Cave, which is the frst palpigrade record from the northwestern part of Slovenia. It was found on the surtace of a small puddle in clay sediment deposited on the rocks of a narrov: channel about 100 m from the cave entrance and about 15 m below the surface. Based on opisthosomal chaetotaxy, it differs from the nominal subspecies, and additional specimens from the locality would be required for exact subspecific determination. Microhabitats inhabited by palpigrades and collecting methods used are discussed.
Descriptors		ARACHNIDA ECOSYSTEM SLOVENIA