Richardson, L. R. (1969). A contribution to the systematics of the hirudinid leeches, with description of new families, genera and species. Acta Zoologica Academiae Scientiarum Hungaricae. 15(1/2): 97-149.

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Richardson, L. R.

1969

15(1/2): 97-149

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https://archive.org/details/actazoologicaacademiaescientiarumhungaricae0015/page/n101

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On the basis of differences in the morphology of the reproductive system, 4 new families of leeches are proposed for genera hitherto included in the Hirudinidae. Hirudinidae (Whitman 1886, emend.) sensu stricto is retained to include Hirudo sensu stricto and possibly Limnatis sensu stricto. Asiaticobdella n.g. is also tentatively included in this family but further study may show the need for a new family for genera with an acaecate vagina. A. birmanica n.comb. for Haemopis birmanica is the type species of this genus and Hirudo asiatica and H. nipponia are also considered for possible inclusion. Macrobdellidae n.fam. is erected to include Macrobdella (type genus), Potamobdella and Pintob-della and, tentatively, Oxyptychus and Dinobdella. Macrobdella is redescribed, with M. decora n.comb. for H. decora as type species. Potamobdella oaxacensis n.comb. is proposed for Batrachobdella oaxacensis as the type species of the genus which also includes P. olivacea n.comb. for Limnobdella olivacea and P. chiapasensis n.comb. for Pintobdella chiapasensis. Richardsonianidae n.fam. is erected for Richardsonianus (type genus), Goddardobdella n.g., Euranophila n.g., Eunomobdella n.g. and Quantenobdella n.g. R. dawbini n.sp. from New South Wales, Australia, is distinguished from R. australis by the form of the teeth and in the greater length of the ovaries and oviducts. G. elegans n.comb. is proposed for H. elegans. Euranophila centrale n.sp., found attached to Hyla gilleni in Central Australia, is characterized by a short pharynx, poorly developed jaws and salivary glands, caecation of the crop and absence of a distinct posterior pair of secondary caeca. Eunomobdella yaldwyni n.sp. from New South Wales is characterized by the colour pattern, form of the crop and structure of the reproductive organs. Quantenobdella howensis n.sp. from Lord 'Howe Island, Australia, is described. The genus Hirudobdella has certain affinities with Richardsonianidae but has not yet been assigned to any family. Ornithobdellidae n.fam. is erected to include Ornithobdella (type species) and Aetheobdella, which are described. Haemopidae n.fam. is erected to include Haemopis (type genus), Percymoorensis n.g., Bdellarogatis n.g., Mollibdella n.g. and, tentatively, Philobdella, Semiscolex and Whitmania. Percymoorensis marmorata n.comb. for Hirudo marmorata is the type species of this genus, which also includes P. lateralis n.comb. for H. lateralis. Haemopis kingi and H. lateromaculatum are also considered for possible transfer to Percymoorensis. Bdellarogatis plumbeus n.comb. is proposed for H. plumbeus and Mollibdella grandis n.comb. for Semiscolex grandis. The comparative morphology of these families is discussed and classifications of the structure of their reproductive systems and of the pharynx and its associated structures are presented.

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