Troglodontobdella, a New Replacement Name for the Preoccupied Troglobdella Liu and Nakano, 2025 (Hirudinea: Erpobdelliformes: Salifidae)

Key Points

• Troglodontobdella serves as a new genus name replacement, resolving classification issues.
• The previous name Troglobdella for this leech genus is invalid due to preoccupation.
• Replacement names are important for accurate scientific communication in taxonomy.
• Accurate naming is crucial for understanding evolutionary relationships and biodiversity.