title: Integrative taxonomy of a new species of planarian from the Lake Ohrid basin, including an analysis of biogeographical patterns in freshwater triclads from the Ohrid region (Platyhelminthes, Tricladida, Dugesiidae).
abstract: A new species of the genus Dugesia is described from the Lake Ohrid region in the western part of the Balkan Peninsula, forming the first fully documented species description for this genus in the Ohrid area. The morphological species delimitation is supported by complementary molecular, karyological, and cytogenetic data available from the literature. Therefore, species delineation is based on a truly integrative approach. Further, a short account on the degree of freshwater planarian endemicity in the Ohrid region is provided.
authors.affiliation: Department of Science for Nature and Environmental Resources, Via Muroni 25, I-07100, University of Sassari, Sassari, Italy.
authors.forename: Giacinta Angela
authors.initials: GA
authors.lastname: Stocchino
authors.forename: Ronald
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Sluys
authors.forename: Paolo
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Deri
authors.forename: Renata
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Manconi
keywords: Dugesia; Ohrid; Platyhelminthes; Tricladida; ancient lake; endemicity; integrative taxonomy; new species