Cimmerosiro is a genus of harvestmen in the suborder Cyphophthalmi with three described species (as of 2024). All three species are found in Eastern Europe and West Asia.

Description

The genus Cimmerosiro was described by Karaman, Mitov & Snegovaya, 2024, with the type species Cimmerosiro krivolutskyi Karaman, Mitov & Snegovaya, 2024.

Species

These species belong to the genus Cimmerosiro:

  • Cimmerosiro Karaman, Mitov & Snegovaya, 2024

Cimmerosiro juberthiei Karaman, Mitov & Snegovaya, 2024 – Turkey Cimmerosiro krivolutskyi Karaman, Mitov & Snegovaya, 2024 – Georgia Cimmerosiro rhodiensis Karaman, Mitov & Snegovaya, 2024 – Greece

Etymology

The genus is masculine. The prefix is derived from the ancient continent Cimmeria, as the western part is claimed to be associated with the origin and distribution of the family Parasironidae. The suffix echos the name Siro, as a common suffix for several cyphophthalmid genera.

Further reading

  • Pinto-da-Rocha, R., Machado, G. & Giribet, G. (eds.) (2007). Harvestmen – The Biology of Opiliones. Harvard University Press, USA. ISBN 0-674-02343-9

External links

  • Data related to Cimmerosiro at Wikispecies