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To describe new species of calabozoids found in iron-ore caves and their ecological importance in the Amazon.

The first species of Calabozoidae from iron-ore caves and their importance for the Amazon biome (Crustacea: Isopoda), Brazil

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Describes new calabozoid species in iron-ore caves, highlighting their ecological significance in the Amazon biome.

To describe new species of calabozoids found in iron-ore caves and their ecological importance in the Amazon.
Field surveys conducted in iron-ore caves in the Carajás Mineral Province
Taxonomic identification of new species
Creation of a taxonomic key for Calabozoidae genera
Three new species identified: Kaaetecarcinia apina, K. amazonica, and K. karaja
Species found in multiple caves across two mountain ranges
These records are the first of their kind in the Amazon forest, enhancing biodiversity knowledge

Cardoso et al. (2026) studied this question.

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