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Integrative taxonomy reveals Koreoniscus as a junior synonym of Mongoloniscus (Isopoda, Agnaridae), with the description of three new species

A Pensoft journal article reports that Koreoniscus is a junior synonym of Mongoloniscus and describes three new isopod species. The source provides taxonomic findings but no location or operational details.

Categories: science-and-space

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Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

Confidence
6/10
Geographic reach
1/10
Global importance
2/10
Impact magnitude
2/10
Positivity
7/10
Urgency
1/10

Why it matters

The paper updates the scientific taxonomy of these isopods and formally adds three species to the literature.

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