Andiorrhinus (Amazonidrilus) motto n. sp. and Rhinodrilus appuni pavoni n. subsp. (Oligochaeta, Glossoscolecidae) from the Venezuelan Amazonia

Abstract

The two species presented herein were collected in Venezuela, Amazonas State and studied by dissection and serial histological section. Andiorrhinus (Amazonidrilus) motto n. sp. is characterised by the size, male genital field and spermathecal apparatus. Rhinodrilus appuni pavoni n. subsp. has two pairs of peculiar prostatoid glands united in a cushion on either side.