Pseudocryptic diversity within the Phakellia robusta species complex: description of Phakellia pallida sp. nov. and Phakellia pusilla sp. nov.
Carlota Gracia-Sancha, Sergi Taboada, Ana de la Torriente, Carles Galià‐Camps, M. González-Porto, Pilar Ríos, Javier Cristobo, Alberto Serrano, Enric Massutı́, Ana Riesgo, Julio A. Díaz
This study describes two new species within the Phakellia robusta species complex using morphological and molecular data, revealing pseudocryptic diversity and suggesting reassessment of previous species distributions.
bioRxiv · Oct 7, 2026 · PreprintZoology