A new species of Terrisswalkerius (Megascolecidae, Megascolecinae, Oligochaeta) from the Wet Tropics of Queensland

Researchers have identified a new species of earthworm, Terrisswalkerius leichhardti, within the Wet Tropics of Queensland. This discovery contributes to the understanding of biodiversity in one of Australia's UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The study provides a revised generic definition for Terrisswalkerius and includes a key to distinguish species within this genus. The research likely involved morphological analysis, as is common in taxonomic studies, to characterize the new species based on physical traits.

Jamieson, B., McDonald, K., & James, S. (2013). A new species of Terrisswalkerius (Megascolecidae, Megascolecinae, Oligochaeta) from the Wet Tropics of Queensland. Memoirs of the Queensland Museum - Nature, 58, 15–21. https://doi.org/10.17082/j.2204-1478.58.2013.2013-04