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Fig. 10 in Integrative taxonomy supports two new species of Macrobiotus (Tardigrada: Eutardigrada: Macrobiotidae) allowing further discussion on the genus phylogeny

Fig. 10. Macrobiotus mileri sp. nov., SEM images of body granulation and cuticular pores (paratype, ISEA PAS, forma aporata). A. Body granulation in the dorsal head region. B. Body granulation in the dorsal central body region. C. Body granulation in the dorsal caudal body region. D. General view of body granulation in the lateral caudal body region. E–F. Singular pores in the body cuticle. Scale bars in μm.

Fig. 6 in Integrative taxonomy supports two new species of Macrobiotus (Tardigrada: Eutardigrada: Macrobiotidae) allowing further discussion on the genus phylogeny

Fig. 6. Macrobiotus ovovittatus sp. nov., mouth opening and the oral cavity armature of a single paratype (ISEA PAS) seen under SEM from different angles. A. Dorsal view. B. Ventral view. The filled flat arrowheads indicate the first band of teeth, the empty flat arrowheads indicate the second band of teeth, and the filled indented arrowheads indicate the third band of teeth. Scale bars in μm.

Fig. 5 in Integrative taxonomy supports two new species of Macrobiotus (Tardigrada: Eutardigrada: Macrobiotidae) allowing further discussion on the genus phylogeny

Fig. 5. Macrobiotus ovovittatus sp. nov., PCM images of the buccal apparatus, A–D. Holotype (GL.001.01, ISEA PAS). E. Paratype (ISEA PAS). A. An entire buccal apparatus. B–C. The oral cavity armature, dorsal and ventral teeth, respectively. D–E. Placoid morphology, dorsal and ventral placoids respectively. The filled flat arrowheads indicate the first band of teeth, the empty flat arrowheads indicate the second band of teeth, the filled indented arrowheads indicate the third band of teeth, and the empty indented arrowheads indicate central and subterminal constrictions in the first and second macroplacoid, respectively. Scale bars in μm.

Fig. 3 in Integrative taxonomy supports two new species of Macrobiotus (Tardigrada: Eutardigrada: Macrobiotidae) allowing further discussion on the genus phylogeny

Fig. 3. Macrobiotus ovovittatus sp. nov., PCM (A, C, E) and SEM (B, D, F) images of dense granulation patches on legs of paratypes (ISEA PAS). A–B. Granulation on the external surface of leg III. C–D. Granulation on the internal surface of leg III and II, respectively. E–F. Granulation on the hind legs. The empty flat arrowheads indicate a single continuous cuticular bar above the claws, the filled flat arrowheads indicate a pulvinus-shaped cuticular bulge, and the filled indented arrowheads indicate shadowed extensions extending from the lunulae. Scale bars in μm.

Fig. 9 in Integrative taxonomy supports two new species of Macrobiotus (Tardigrada: Eutardigrada: Macrobiotidae) allowing further discussion on the genus phylogeny

Fig. 9. Macrobiotus mileri sp. nov., PCM images of habitus and body granulation. A. Dorso-ventral projection (holotype, IL.001.11, ISEA PAS, forma aporata). B. Granulation in the dorsal cuticle (paratype, ISEA PAS, forma aporata). C. Granulation in the dorsal body cuticle (paratype, ISEA PAS, forma porata). Scale bars in μm.

Figure 4 in Integrative taxonomy supports two new species of Macrobiotus (Tardigrada: Eutardigrada: Macrobiotidae) allowing further discussion on the genus phylogeny

Figure 4. Macrobiotus ovovittatus sp. nov., images of claws. A–C. PCM, holotype (GL.001.01, ISEA PAS). D–F. SEM, paratype (ISEA PAS). A. Claws II with smooth lunulae. B. Claws IV with dentate lunulae. C. Dentate lunulae. D–E. Claws II and III with smooth lunulae, respectively. F. Claws IV with dentate lunulae. The empty flat arrowheads indicate a single continuous cuticular bar above the claws, the filled indented arrowheads indicate shadowed extensions extending from the lunulae (under PCM) or the places where they should be expected (SEM), the filled flat arrowheads indicate paired muscles attachments, and the empty indented arrowheads indicate the horseshoe structure connecting the anterior and the posterior claw. Scale bars in μm.

Figure 5 in An integrative description of Mesobiotus ethiopicus sp. nov. (Tardigrada: Eutardigrada: Parachela: Macrobiotidae: harmsworthi group) from the northern Afrotropic region

Figure 5. Mesobiotus ethiopicus sp. nov. – PCM images of the midsection of various types of egg processes. Scale bars in µm.

Figure 6 in An integrative description of Mesobiotus ethiopicus sp. nov. (Tardigrada: Eutardigrada: Parachela: Macrobiotidae: harmsworthi group) from the northern Afrotropic region

Figure 6. Mesobiotus ethiopicus sp. nov. – SEM images of eggs: A–B – entire view of 2 different eggs; C–D – egg surface between processes; E–F – egg processes; G–H – a top part of the processes terminated by several short flexible filaments. Filled indented arrowheads indicate poorly developed connection between the processes, filled flat arrowheads indicate rare fully developed connections between processes. Scale bars in µm.

Figure 2 in An integrative description of Mesobiotus ethiopicus sp. nov. (Tardigrada: Eutardigrada: Parachela: Macrobiotidae: harmsworthi group) from the northern Afrotropic region

Figure 2. Mesobiotus ethiopicus sp. nov. – PCM images of the buccal apparatus: A – an entire buccal apparatus (paratype); B–C – the oral cavity armature of the holotype, dorsal and ventral teeth respectively; D–E – the oral cavity armature of the paratype, dorsal and ventral teeth respectively; F–G – the oral cavity armature of the paratype, dorsal and ventral teeth respectively; H–I – placoid morphology of the paratype, ventral and dorsal placoids, respectively. Filled flat arrowheads indicate the larger teeth in the second band of teeth, arrows indicate the medioventral tooth in the third band of teeth, empty flat arrowheads indicate subterminal constrictions in the third macroplacoid. Scale bars in µm.

Figure 4 in An integrative description of Mesobiotus ethiopicus sp. nov. (Tardigrada: Eutardigrada: Parachela: Macrobiotidae: harmsworthi group) from the northern Afrotropic region

Figure 4. Mesobiotus ethiopicus sp. nov. – PCM images of the eggs: A – midsection; B – surface; C–D – surfaces under 1000× magnification. Asterisk indicates the wrinkled surface inside the areolae, filled indented arrowheads indicate poorly developed connection between the processes, filled flat arrowheads indicate rare fully developed connections between processes. Scale bars in µm.

Figure 1 in An integrative description of Mesobiotus ethiopicus sp. nov. (Tardigrada: Eutardigrada: Parachela: Macrobiotidae: harmsworthi group) from the northern Afrotropic region

Figure 1. Mesobiotus ethiopicus sp. nov. – PCM image of habitus: A – dorsoventral projection (holotype). Scale bar in µm.

Figure 3 in An integrative description of Mesobiotus ethiopicus sp. nov. (Tardigrada: Eutardigrada: Parachela: Macrobiotidae: harmsworthi group) from the northern Afrotropic region

Figure 3. Mesobiotus ethiopicus sp. nov. – PCM images of claws: A – claws I with smooth lunules; B – claws II with smooth lunules; C – claws IV with moderately serrated lunules. All claw photos from the holotype. Arrows indicate the cuticular bars, the filled arrowhead indicates the horseshoe structure connecting the anterior and the posterior claw. Scale bars in µm.

Fig. 8 in Integrative description of Mesobiotus anastasiae sp. nov. (Eutardigrada, Macrobiotoidea) and first record of Lobohalacarus (Chelicerata, Trombidiformes) from the Republic of South Africa

Fig. 8. Lobohalacarus cf. weberi, ♀ (SPbU 256(20)). A. Total view, black arrows indicate spines on genua I, PhC. B. Ventral shield, white arrowheads indicate bases of perigenital setae, PhC. C. Frontal spine, DIC. D. Genital opening, white arrowheads indicate genital acetabula, DIC. Scale bars: A = 100 µm; B = 50 µm; C = 10 µm; D = 5 µm.

Fig. 6 in Integrative description of Mesobiotus anastasiae sp. nov. (Eutardigrada, Macrobiotoidea) and first record of Lobohalacarus (Chelicerata, Trombidiformes) from the Republic of South Africa

Fig. 6. Mesobiotus anastasiae sp. nov., paratype (SPbU_Tar16). Eggs. A–C. Total view of the egg, SEM. D–F. Details of the egg surface, white arrowheads indicate pores above the collar, white arrows indicate pores below the collar, SEM. Scale bars: A–C = 20 µm; D–F = 5 µm.

Fig. 3 in Integrative description of Mesobiotus anastasiae sp. nov. (Eutardigrada, Macrobiotoidea) and first record of Lobohalacarus (Chelicerata, Trombidiformes) from the Republic of South Africa

Fig. 3. Mesobiotus anastasiae sp. nov., bucco-pharyngeal apparatus. A, E–O. Paratype, ♀ (SPbU 256(9)). B–D. Holotype, ♀ (SPbU 256(8)). A. Total dorso-ventral view of the bucco-pharyngeal apparatus, DIC. B. Ventral row of macroplacoids, focused on their outer surface, DIC. C. Ventral row of macroplacoids, focal plane shifted deeper into the parynx, black arrowheads indicate appendices of the third macroplacoid bent inward, DIC. D. Lateral rows of macroplacoids, black arrowheads indicate appendices of the third macroplacoid bent inward, DIC. E. Ventral row of macroplacoids, focused on their outer surface; note the absence of the preterminal constriction of the third macroplacoid, DIC. F–O. Oral cavity armature, dorsal (F–H, K–M) and ventral view (I–J, N–O), black arrowheads indicate teeth of the first band, F–J = PhC, K–O = DIC. Scale bars: A = 10 µm; B–O = 5 µm.

Fig. 2 in Integrative description of Mesobiotus anastasiae sp. nov. (Eutardigrada, Macrobiotoidea) and first record of Lobohalacarus (Chelicerata, Trombidiformes) from the Republic of South Africa

Fig. 2. Mesobiotus anastasiae sp. nov., cuticular sculpture. A. Paratype (SPbU 256(18)). Sculpture of the dorsal body surface, PhC. B–D. Paratype (SPbU_Tar16). B. High magnification of the sculpture of the dorsal body surface, SEM. C. Dorso-lateral zone of concentrated cuticular dots, SEM. D. Dot-like sculpture on the dorsal side of hind legs, SEM. Scale bars A, C, D = 5 µm; B = 2 µm.

Fig. 1 in Integrative description of Mesobiotus anastasiae sp. nov. (Eutardigrada, Macrobiotoidea) and first record of Lobohalacarus (Chelicerata, Trombidiformes) from the Republic of South Africa

Fig. 1. Mesobiotus anastasiae sp. nov., total view. A. Holotype, ♀ (SPbU 256(8)). Dorso-ventral view, PhC. B. Paratype (SPbU_Tar16). Lateral view in SEM. Scale bars = 50 µm.

Fig. 5 in Integrative description of Mesobiotus anastasiae sp. nov. (Eutardigrada, Macrobiotoidea) and first record of Lobohalacarus (Chelicerata, Trombidiformes) from the Republic of South Africa

Fig. 5. Mesobiotus anastasiae sp. nov., eggs. A–F. Paratype (SPbU 256(15)). G–I. Paratype (SPbU 256(4)). A. Total view of the egg surface, PhC. B. Total view of the optical section of the embryonated egg, PhC. C–D. Details of the egg surface, DIC, PhC. E. Optical section of the egg process, black arrowhead indicates pore, DIC. F–I. Optical sections of different egg processes, black arrowheads indicate collar, PhC. Scale bars: A–B = 20 µm; C–D = 10 µm; E–I = 5 µm.

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Fig. 18 in The genus Milnesium (Eutardigrada, Apochela, Milnesiidae) in Argentina: description of three new species and key to the species of South America

Fig. 18. Milnesium irenae sp. nov. A, C. Holotype, ♀ (slide No. UNLPam 1657-1). B. Paratype, ♀ (UNLPam 1430-3). D. Paratype, ♀ (slide No. UNLPam 1603-3). Claws and leg characters. A. Leg II; the white arrowhead indicates a lunule, the black arrowhead indicates the leg cuticular bar. B. Legs II; the black arrow indicates primary branch accessory points. C. Legs IV; the white arrowhead indicates a lunule. D. Legs IV, magnified; the white arrows indicate some tubercles. Scale bars = 10 µm.