title: Three new species ofCrateraCarbayo et al., 2013 fromAraucariaforests with a key to species of the genus (Platyhelminthes, Continenticola).
abstract: Areas ofAraucariamoist forest have been considered to constitute hotspots of land flatworm diversity, harbouring a high number of undescribed species. Herein we describe three new species of land flatworms ofCrateraCarbayo et al., 2013 occurring in such type of forest in south Brazil. The three species are differentiated from their congeners mainly by their colour pattern, anatomy of the pharynx and prostatic vesicle, and details of the penis papilla and male atrium. An identification key to species of the genus in the Neotropical region is provided.
authors.affiliation: Instituto de Pesquisas de Planárias and Programa de Pós-Graduação em Biologia, Universidade do Vale do Rio dos Sinos, 93022-750 São Leopoldo, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.
authors.forename: Ilana
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Rossi
authors.affiliation: Instituto de Pesquisas de Planárias and Programa de Pós-Graduação em Biologia, Universidade do Vale do Rio dos Sinos, 93022-750 São Leopoldo, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.
authors.forename: Ana
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Leal-Zanchet
keywords: Atlantic Forest; Geoplaninae; Neotropical region; Tricladida; land flatworms; taxonomy