Batillipes lusitanus explained

Batillipes lusitanus is a species of tardigrade in the genus Batillipes.^[1]

Description

Batillipes lusitanus has middle toes on each four feet which are all equal in length. It exhibits a dorsal cuticular ornamentation which is constituted by large pillars, which makes the cuticle itself appear similar to that of B. adriaticus has.^{[1] [2]}

Notes and References

1. Batillipes (Tardigrada, Arthrotardigrada) from the Portuguese coast with the description of two new species and a new dichotomous key for all species. February 27, 2018. European Journal of Taxonomy. 425. 1–32. sciencepress.mnhn.fr. February 27, 2022. February 27, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220227211955/https://sciencepress.mnhn.fr/fr/periodiques/european-journal-taxonomy/2018/425. live.
2. Web site: Batillipes lusitanus sp. nov. A. Schematic drawing, dorsal view. B.... | Download Scientific Diagram. 2022-02-27. 2022-02-27. https://web.archive.org/web/20220227211952/https://www.researchgate.net/figure/Batillipes-lusitanus-sp-nov-A-Schematic-drawing-dorsal-view-B-Habitus-of-the_fig3_324484172. live.