Megascolecidae) along the lower Mekong River basin with descriptions of a new species
Abstract The Lower Mekong Basin is recognized as a region of notable biodiversity. However, it is currently experiencing serious degradation due to rapid economic development and the intensifying effects of climate change. Many species, including earthworms, are increasingly threatened. Besides, Aminthas mekongianus (Cognetti, 1922) exhibits considerable intraspecific morphological variability, which makes its identification difficult. Therefore,…