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Vol. 85 (2026)
New occurrence records and updated global distribution of Limnias novemceras (Rotifera: Flosculariaceae) using citizen-contributed and published data
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We report new occurrence records and an updated global distribution of Limnias novemceras Meksuwan, Jaturapruek & Maiphae, 2018 (Rotifera: Flosculariaceae) based on citizen-science observations and published data. Twenty-two records were compiled, 19 from social media, extending the species range from its presumed endemic area in southern Thailand to Nearctic, Neotropical, Afrotropical, Palearctic, Sino-Japanese, and Oriental realms. Morphological features were consistent across populations, while minor corona variation and ecological traits indicate behavioral flexibility.
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Diego Fontaneto, CNR-IRSA Water Research Institute, Verbania-Pallanza, ItalyCRediT authorship contribution
Phuripong Meksuwan, Supiyanit Maiphae, conceptualization; Phuripong Meksuwan, Mayte Martín, Yurachat Meksuwan, data collection; Supiyanit Maiphae, funding acquisition; Phuripong Meksuwan, Mayte Martín, Yurachat Meksuwan, Supiyanit Maiphae, data analysis, writing – review and editing; Phuripong Meksuwan, Mayte Martín, Supiyanit Maiphae, writing – original draft preparation. All authors read and approved the final manuscript.
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International SciKU Branding (ISB), Faculty of Science, Kasetsart University, Bangkok, ThailandData Availability Statement
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Meksuwan P, Martín M, Meksuwan Y, Maiphae S. New occurrence records and updated global distribution of Limnias novemceras (Rotifera: Flosculariaceae) using citizen-contributed and published data. J Limnol [Internet]. 2026 Feb. 4 [cited 2026 Mar. 17];85(1). Available from: https://www.jlimnol.it/jlimnol/article/view/2251
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