taxonID	type	format	identifier	references	title	description	created	creator	contributor	publisher	audience	source	license	rightsHolder	datasetID
03D08719DE51E909F3BCA6AB3808859F.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/17325044/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17325044	FIGURE 2. Scaptodesmus granulosus (Attems, 1931), A. Paranota. B. telson. C, D & E. Gonopods of a male (ZMH) from Buea in Cameroon. C. Right gonopod, mesal view, D. Tip of right gonopod, ventro-mesal view. E. solenomere branch showing the seminal groove. After Attems (1931), not to scale. Labels added by present authors. Abbreviations: slo, solenomere lobe; sl, solenomere proper; sph, solenophore; pfp, postfemoral process.	FIGURE 2. Scaptodesmus granulosus (Attems, 1931), A. Paranota. B. telson. C, D & E. Gonopods of a male (ZMH) from Buea in Cameroon. C. Right gonopod, mesal view, D. Tip of right gonopod, ventro-mesal view. E. solenomere branch showing the seminal groove. After Attems (1931), not to scale. Labels added by present authors. Abbreviations: slo, solenomere lobe; sl, solenomere proper; sph, solenophore; pfp, postfemoral process.	2025-09-25	Fiemapong, Armand Richard Nzoko;Blandenier, Quentin;Tamesse, Joseph Lebell;Mitchell, Edward A. D.		Zenodo	biologists	Fiemapong, Armand Richard Nzoko;Blandenier, Quentin;Tamesse, Joseph Lebell;Mitchell, Edward A. D.			
03D08719DE51E909F3BCA6AB3808859F.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/17325046/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17325046	FIGURE 3. Scaptodesmus kala sp. nov, female paratype (NHMN-62-4). A, B & C. Habitus, dorsolateral, ventrolateral and lateral views, respectively. Scale bars: 1.0 mm.	FIGURE 3. Scaptodesmus kala sp. nov, female paratype (NHMN-62-4). A, B & C. Habitus, dorsolateral, ventrolateral and lateral views, respectively. Scale bars: 1.0 mm.	2025-09-25	Fiemapong, Armand Richard Nzoko;Blandenier, Quentin;Tamesse, Joseph Lebell;Mitchell, Edward A. D.		Zenodo	biologists	Fiemapong, Armand Richard Nzoko;Blandenier, Quentin;Tamesse, Joseph Lebell;Mitchell, Edward A. D.			
03D08719DE51E909F3BCA6AB3808859F.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/17325055/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17325055	FIGURE 7. A, B & C. Scaptodesmus manengouba sp. nov, male paratype (NHMN-62-11). A. habitus, lateral view; B. ventral view, C. dorsal view. Scale bars: 1.0 mm (A, B, C)	FIGURE 7. A, B & C. Scaptodesmus manengouba sp. nov, male paratype (NHMN-62-11). A. habitus, lateral view; B. ventral view, C. dorsal view. Scale bars: 1.0 mm (A, B, C)	2025-09-25	Fiemapong, Armand Richard Nzoko;Blandenier, Quentin;Tamesse, Joseph Lebell;Mitchell, Edward A. D.		Zenodo	biologists	Fiemapong, Armand Richard Nzoko;Blandenier, Quentin;Tamesse, Joseph Lebell;Mitchell, Edward A. D.			
03D08719DE51E909F3BCA6AB3808859F.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/17325063/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17325063	FIGURE 10. Scaptodesmus vandenspiegeli sp. nov, male paratype (NHMN-62-14), habitus, dorsal view. Scale bar: 5 mm.	FIGURE 10. Scaptodesmus vandenspiegeli sp. nov, male paratype (NHMN-62-14), habitus, dorsal view. Scale bar: 5 mm.	2025-09-25	Fiemapong, Armand Richard Nzoko;Blandenier, Quentin;Tamesse, Joseph Lebell;Mitchell, Edward A. D.		Zenodo	biologists	Fiemapong, Armand Richard Nzoko;Blandenier, Quentin;Tamesse, Joseph Lebell;Mitchell, Edward A. D.			
03D08719DE51E909F3BCA6AB3808859F.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/17325048/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17325048	FIGURE 4. SEM micrographs of Scaptodesmus kala sp.nov, male paratype, (ARNF). A. Poriferous paraterga of midbody segments dorsal views, B. posterior part of body dorsal views, C & D. anterior legs and ventral views showing sternal region and gonopod aperture, respectively. Scale bars: 1.0 mm. (A, B, C, D).	FIGURE 4. SEM micrographs of Scaptodesmus kala sp.nov, male paratype, (ARNF). A. Poriferous paraterga of midbody segments dorsal views, B. posterior part of body dorsal views, C & D. anterior legs and ventral views showing sternal region and gonopod aperture, respectively. Scale bars: 1.0 mm. (A, B, C, D).	2025-09-25	Fiemapong, Armand Richard Nzoko;Blandenier, Quentin;Tamesse, Joseph Lebell;Mitchell, Edward A. D.		Zenodo	biologists	Fiemapong, Armand Richard Nzoko;Blandenier, Quentin;Tamesse, Joseph Lebell;Mitchell, Edward A. D.			
03D08719DE51E909F3BCA6AB3808859F.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/17325065/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17325065	FIGURE 11. SEM micrographs of Scaptodesmus vandenspiegeli sp. nov, male paratype (ARNF). A & B. mid body paraterga, dorsal and ventral view, respectively; C. dorsum presenting pro and metazonae margin; D. legs of mid-body segment, ventral view; E & F. cross-section of a midbody segment, caudal view. Scale bars: 1.0 mm (A, B, C, D, E, F)	FIGURE 11. SEM micrographs of Scaptodesmus vandenspiegeli sp. nov, male paratype (ARNF). A & B. mid body paraterga, dorsal and ventral view, respectively; C. dorsum presenting pro and metazonae margin; D. legs of mid-body segment, ventral view; E & F. cross-section of a midbody segment, caudal view. Scale bars: 1.0 mm (A, B, C, D, E, F)	2025-09-25	Fiemapong, Armand Richard Nzoko;Blandenier, Quentin;Tamesse, Joseph Lebell;Mitchell, Edward A. D.		Zenodo	biologists	Fiemapong, Armand Richard Nzoko;Blandenier, Quentin;Tamesse, Joseph Lebell;Mitchell, Edward A. D.			
03D08719DE51E909F3BCA6AB3808859F.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/17325058/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17325058	FIGURE 8. SEM micrographs of Scaptodesmus manengouba sp. nov, male paratype (ARNF). A. head collum and first segment, dorsal view; B. caudal margin, latero-pleural view; C. four first anterior body segment anterior view; D. mid-body segment, lateral view; E. mid-body segment showing pro and metazonae; F. sternal region, gonopod aperture and left gonopod in situ, ventral view. Scale bars: 1.0 mm (A, B, C, D, E & F).	FIGURE 8. SEM micrographs of Scaptodesmus manengouba sp. nov, male paratype (ARNF). A. head collum and first segment, dorsal view; B. caudal margin, latero-pleural view; C. four first anterior body segment anterior view; D. mid-body segment, lateral view; E. mid-body segment showing pro and metazonae; F. sternal region, gonopod aperture and left gonopod in situ, ventral view. Scale bars: 1.0 mm (A, B, C, D, E & F).	2025-09-25	Fiemapong, Armand Richard Nzoko;Blandenier, Quentin;Tamesse, Joseph Lebell;Mitchell, Edward A. D.		Zenodo	biologists	Fiemapong, Armand Richard Nzoko;Blandenier, Quentin;Tamesse, Joseph Lebell;Mitchell, Edward A. D.			
03D08719DE51E909F3BCA6AB3808859F.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/17325050/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17325050	FIGURE 5. SEM micrographs of Scaptodesmus kala sp. nov, male paratype, A) Tip of left gonopod, lateral view; B. left gonopod, mesal view; C. right gonopod lateral view. Abbreviations: slo, solenomere lobe; sph, solenophore; pfp, postfemoral process. Scale bars: 400 µm (A), 1.0 mm (B, C)	FIGURE 5. SEM micrographs of Scaptodesmus kala sp. nov, male paratype, A) Tip of left gonopod, lateral view; B. left gonopod, mesal view; C. right gonopod lateral view. Abbreviations: slo, solenomere lobe; sph, solenophore; pfp, postfemoral process. Scale bars: 400 µm (A), 1.0 mm (B, C)	2025-09-25	Fiemapong, Armand Richard Nzoko;Blandenier, Quentin;Tamesse, Joseph Lebell;Mitchell, Edward A. D.		Zenodo	biologists	Fiemapong, Armand Richard Nzoko;Blandenier, Quentin;Tamesse, Joseph Lebell;Mitchell, Edward A. D.			
03D08719DE51E909F3BCA6AB3808859F.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/17325061/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17325061	FIGURE 9. SEM micrographs of Scaptodesmus manengouba sp. nov, male paratype (ARNF). A & B. right gonopod, mesal view; C. left gonopod, dorsal view. Abbreviations: slo, solenomere lobe; sph, solenophore; pfp, postfemoral process. Scale bars: 500 µm (A); 200 µm (B); 300 µm (C).	FIGURE 9. SEM micrographs of Scaptodesmus manengouba sp. nov, male paratype (ARNF). A & B. right gonopod, mesal view; C. left gonopod, dorsal view. Abbreviations: slo, solenomere lobe; sph, solenophore; pfp, postfemoral process. Scale bars: 500 µm (A); 200 µm (B); 300 µm (C).	2025-09-25	Fiemapong, Armand Richard Nzoko;Blandenier, Quentin;Tamesse, Joseph Lebell;Mitchell, Edward A. D.		Zenodo	biologists	Fiemapong, Armand Richard Nzoko;Blandenier, Quentin;Tamesse, Joseph Lebell;Mitchell, Edward A. D.			
03D08719DE51E909F3BCA6AB3808859F.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/17325067/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17325067	FIGURE 12. SEM micrographs of Scaptodesmus vandenspiegeli sp. nov, male paratype, (ARNF). A. head and anterior margin of the collom, dorsal view; B. sternal region and gonopod aperture, ventral view; C-E. right gonopod, mesal view; D-F. left gonopod, dorsal view. Abbreviations: slo, solenomere lobe; sph, solenophore; pfp, postfemoral process. Scale bars: 1.0 mm (A, B, C, D); 400 µm (E, F)	FIGURE 12. SEM micrographs of Scaptodesmus vandenspiegeli sp. nov, male paratype, (ARNF). A. head and anterior margin of the collom, dorsal view; B. sternal region and gonopod aperture, ventral view; C-E. right gonopod, mesal view; D-F. left gonopod, dorsal view. Abbreviations: slo, solenomere lobe; sph, solenophore; pfp, postfemoral process. Scale bars: 1.0 mm (A, B, C, D); 400 µm (E, F)	2025-09-25	Fiemapong, Armand Richard Nzoko;Blandenier, Quentin;Tamesse, Joseph Lebell;Mitchell, Edward A. D.		Zenodo	biologists	Fiemapong, Armand Richard Nzoko;Blandenier, Quentin;Tamesse, Joseph Lebell;Mitchell, Edward A. D.			
03D08719DE5DE905F3BCA3A7391A80CB.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/17325044/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17325044	FIGURE 2. Scaptodesmus granulosus (Attems, 1931), A. Paranota. B. telson. C, D & E. Gonopods of a male (ZMH) from Buea in Cameroon. C. Right gonopod, mesal view, D. Tip of right gonopod, ventro-mesal view. E. solenomere branch showing the seminal groove. After Attems (1931), not to scale. Labels added by present authors. Abbreviations: slo, solenomere lobe; sl, solenomere proper; sph, solenophore; pfp, postfemoral process.	FIGURE 2. Scaptodesmus granulosus (Attems, 1931), A. Paranota. B. telson. C, D & E. Gonopods of a male (ZMH) from Buea in Cameroon. C. Right gonopod, mesal view, D. Tip of right gonopod, ventro-mesal view. E. solenomere branch showing the seminal groove. After Attems (1931), not to scale. Labels added by present authors. Abbreviations: slo, solenomere lobe; sl, solenomere proper; sph, solenophore; pfp, postfemoral process.	2025-09-25	Fiemapong, Armand Richard Nzoko;Blandenier, Quentin;Tamesse, Joseph Lebell;Mitchell, Edward A. D.		Zenodo	biologists	Fiemapong, Armand Richard Nzoko;Blandenier, Quentin;Tamesse, Joseph Lebell;Mitchell, Edward A. D.			
03D08719DE5DE905F3BCA3A7391A80CB.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/17325071/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17325071	FIGURE 14. Known distribution of Scaptodesmus species in Afrotropical rainforests.	FIGURE 14. Known distribution of Scaptodesmus species in Afrotropical rainforests.	2025-09-25	Fiemapong, Armand Richard Nzoko;Blandenier, Quentin;Tamesse, Joseph Lebell;Mitchell, Edward A. D.		Zenodo	biologists	Fiemapong, Armand Richard Nzoko;Blandenier, Quentin;Tamesse, Joseph Lebell;Mitchell, Edward A. D.			
03D08719DE5DE904F3BCA57F391185D6.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/17325046/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17325046	FIGURE 3. Scaptodesmus kala sp. nov, female paratype (NHMN-62-4). A, B & C. Habitus, dorsolateral, ventrolateral and lateral views, respectively. Scale bars: 1.0 mm.	FIGURE 3. Scaptodesmus kala sp. nov, female paratype (NHMN-62-4). A, B & C. Habitus, dorsolateral, ventrolateral and lateral views, respectively. Scale bars: 1.0 mm.	2025-09-25	Fiemapong, Armand Richard Nzoko;Blandenier, Quentin;Tamesse, Joseph Lebell;Mitchell, Edward A. D.		Zenodo	biologists	Fiemapong, Armand Richard Nzoko;Blandenier, Quentin;Tamesse, Joseph Lebell;Mitchell, Edward A. D.			
03D08719DE5DE904F3BCA57F391185D6.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/17325048/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17325048	FIGURE 4. SEM micrographs of Scaptodesmus kala sp.nov, male paratype, (ARNF). A. Poriferous paraterga of midbody segments dorsal views, B. posterior part of body dorsal views, C & D. anterior legs and ventral views showing sternal region and gonopod aperture, respectively. Scale bars: 1.0 mm. (A, B, C, D).	FIGURE 4. SEM micrographs of Scaptodesmus kala sp.nov, male paratype, (ARNF). A. Poriferous paraterga of midbody segments dorsal views, B. posterior part of body dorsal views, C & D. anterior legs and ventral views showing sternal region and gonopod aperture, respectively. Scale bars: 1.0 mm. (A, B, C, D).	2025-09-25	Fiemapong, Armand Richard Nzoko;Blandenier, Quentin;Tamesse, Joseph Lebell;Mitchell, Edward A. D.		Zenodo	biologists	Fiemapong, Armand Richard Nzoko;Blandenier, Quentin;Tamesse, Joseph Lebell;Mitchell, Edward A. D.			
03D08719DE5DE904F3BCA57F391185D6.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/17325050/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17325050	FIGURE 5. SEM micrographs of Scaptodesmus kala sp. nov, male paratype, A) Tip of left gonopod, lateral view; B. left gonopod, mesal view; C. right gonopod lateral view. Abbreviations: slo, solenomere lobe; sph, solenophore; pfp, postfemoral process. Scale bars: 400 µm (A), 1.0 mm (B, C)	FIGURE 5. SEM micrographs of Scaptodesmus kala sp. nov, male paratype, A) Tip of left gonopod, lateral view; B. left gonopod, mesal view; C. right gonopod lateral view. Abbreviations: slo, solenomere lobe; sph, solenophore; pfp, postfemoral process. Scale bars: 400 µm (A), 1.0 mm (B, C)	2025-09-25	Fiemapong, Armand Richard Nzoko;Blandenier, Quentin;Tamesse, Joseph Lebell;Mitchell, Edward A. D.		Zenodo	biologists	Fiemapong, Armand Richard Nzoko;Blandenier, Quentin;Tamesse, Joseph Lebell;Mitchell, Edward A. D.			
03D08719DE5DE904F3BCA57F391185D6.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/17325053/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17325053	FIGURE 6. Scaptodesmus kala sp. nov, female paratype (NHMN-62-7). detail of right cyphopod: A–B. lateroventral view; C. posterior view. Scale bars: 275 μm. Abbreviations: AV, anterior valve; PV, posterior valve; OP, operculum. Scale bars: 250 μm (A, B, C).	FIGURE 6. Scaptodesmus kala sp. nov, female paratype (NHMN-62-7). detail of right cyphopod: A–B. lateroventral view; C. posterior view. Scale bars: 275 μm. Abbreviations: AV, anterior valve; PV, posterior valve; OP, operculum. Scale bars: 250 μm (A, B, C).	2025-09-25	Fiemapong, Armand Richard Nzoko;Blandenier, Quentin;Tamesse, Joseph Lebell;Mitchell, Edward A. D.		Zenodo	biologists	Fiemapong, Armand Richard Nzoko;Blandenier, Quentin;Tamesse, Joseph Lebell;Mitchell, Edward A. D.			
03D08719DE5DE904F3BCA57F391185D6.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/17325071/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17325071	FIGURE 14. Known distribution of Scaptodesmus species in Afrotropical rainforests.	FIGURE 14. Known distribution of Scaptodesmus species in Afrotropical rainforests.	2025-09-25	Fiemapong, Armand Richard Nzoko;Blandenier, Quentin;Tamesse, Joseph Lebell;Mitchell, Edward A. D.		Zenodo	biologists	Fiemapong, Armand Richard Nzoko;Blandenier, Quentin;Tamesse, Joseph Lebell;Mitchell, Edward A. D.			
03D08719DE5DE904F3BCA57F391185D6.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/17325044/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17325044	FIGURE 2. Scaptodesmus granulosus (Attems, 1931), A. Paranota. B. telson. C, D & E. Gonopods of a male (ZMH) from Buea in Cameroon. C. Right gonopod, mesal view, D. Tip of right gonopod, ventro-mesal view. E. solenomere branch showing the seminal groove. After Attems (1931), not to scale. Labels added by present authors. Abbreviations: slo, solenomere lobe; sl, solenomere proper; sph, solenophore; pfp, postfemoral process.	FIGURE 2. Scaptodesmus granulosus (Attems, 1931), A. Paranota. B. telson. C, D & E. Gonopods of a male (ZMH) from Buea in Cameroon. C. Right gonopod, mesal view, D. Tip of right gonopod, ventro-mesal view. E. solenomere branch showing the seminal groove. After Attems (1931), not to scale. Labels added by present authors. Abbreviations: slo, solenomere lobe; sl, solenomere proper; sph, solenophore; pfp, postfemoral process.	2025-09-25	Fiemapong, Armand Richard Nzoko;Blandenier, Quentin;Tamesse, Joseph Lebell;Mitchell, Edward A. D.		Zenodo	biologists	Fiemapong, Armand Richard Nzoko;Blandenier, Quentin;Tamesse, Joseph Lebell;Mitchell, Edward A. D.			
03D08719DE5FE903F3BCA6BE388D8598.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/17325055/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17325055	FIGURE 7. A, B & C. Scaptodesmus manengouba sp. nov, male paratype (NHMN-62-11). A. habitus, lateral view; B. ventral view, C. dorsal view. Scale bars: 1.0 mm (A, B, C)	FIGURE 7. A, B & C. Scaptodesmus manengouba sp. nov, male paratype (NHMN-62-11). A. habitus, lateral view; B. ventral view, C. dorsal view. Scale bars: 1.0 mm (A, B, C)	2025-09-25	Fiemapong, Armand Richard Nzoko;Blandenier, Quentin;Tamesse, Joseph Lebell;Mitchell, Edward A. D.		Zenodo	biologists	Fiemapong, Armand Richard Nzoko;Blandenier, Quentin;Tamesse, Joseph Lebell;Mitchell, Edward A. D.			
03D08719DE5FE903F3BCA6BE388D8598.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/17325058/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17325058	FIGURE 8. SEM micrographs of Scaptodesmus manengouba sp. nov, male paratype (ARNF). A. head collum and first segment, dorsal view; B. caudal margin, latero-pleural view; C. four first anterior body segment anterior view; D. mid-body segment, lateral view; E. mid-body segment showing pro and metazonae; F. sternal region, gonopod aperture and left gonopod in situ, ventral view. Scale bars: 1.0 mm (A, B, C, D, E & F).	FIGURE 8. SEM micrographs of Scaptodesmus manengouba sp. nov, male paratype (ARNF). A. head collum and first segment, dorsal view; B. caudal margin, latero-pleural view; C. four first anterior body segment anterior view; D. mid-body segment, lateral view; E. mid-body segment showing pro and metazonae; F. sternal region, gonopod aperture and left gonopod in situ, ventral view. Scale bars: 1.0 mm (A, B, C, D, E & F).	2025-09-25	Fiemapong, Armand Richard Nzoko;Blandenier, Quentin;Tamesse, Joseph Lebell;Mitchell, Edward A. D.		Zenodo	biologists	Fiemapong, Armand Richard Nzoko;Blandenier, Quentin;Tamesse, Joseph Lebell;Mitchell, Edward A. D.			
03D08719DE5FE903F3BCA6BE388D8598.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/17325061/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17325061	FIGURE 9. SEM micrographs of Scaptodesmus manengouba sp. nov, male paratype (ARNF). A & B. right gonopod, mesal view; C. left gonopod, dorsal view. Abbreviations: slo, solenomere lobe; sph, solenophore; pfp, postfemoral process. Scale bars: 500 µm (A); 200 µm (B); 300 µm (C).	FIGURE 9. SEM micrographs of Scaptodesmus manengouba sp. nov, male paratype (ARNF). A & B. right gonopod, mesal view; C. left gonopod, dorsal view. Abbreviations: slo, solenomere lobe; sph, solenophore; pfp, postfemoral process. Scale bars: 500 µm (A); 200 µm (B); 300 µm (C).	2025-09-25	Fiemapong, Armand Richard Nzoko;Blandenier, Quentin;Tamesse, Joseph Lebell;Mitchell, Edward A. D.		Zenodo	biologists	Fiemapong, Armand Richard Nzoko;Blandenier, Quentin;Tamesse, Joseph Lebell;Mitchell, Edward A. D.			
03D08719DE5FE903F3BCA6BE388D8598.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/17325071/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17325071	FIGURE 14. Known distribution of Scaptodesmus species in Afrotropical rainforests.	FIGURE 14. Known distribution of Scaptodesmus species in Afrotropical rainforests.	2025-09-25	Fiemapong, Armand Richard Nzoko;Blandenier, Quentin;Tamesse, Joseph Lebell;Mitchell, Edward A. D.		Zenodo	biologists	Fiemapong, Armand Richard Nzoko;Blandenier, Quentin;Tamesse, Joseph Lebell;Mitchell, Edward A. D.			
03D08719DE5FE903F3BCA6BE388D8598.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/17325053/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17325053	FIGURE 6. Scaptodesmus kala sp. nov, female paratype (NHMN-62-7). detail of right cyphopod: A–B. lateroventral view; C. posterior view. Scale bars: 275 μm. Abbreviations: AV, anterior valve; PV, posterior valve; OP, operculum. Scale bars: 250 μm (A, B, C).	FIGURE 6. Scaptodesmus kala sp. nov, female paratype (NHMN-62-7). detail of right cyphopod: A–B. lateroventral view; C. posterior view. Scale bars: 275 μm. Abbreviations: AV, anterior valve; PV, posterior valve; OP, operculum. Scale bars: 250 μm (A, B, C).	2025-09-25	Fiemapong, Armand Richard Nzoko;Blandenier, Quentin;Tamesse, Joseph Lebell;Mitchell, Edward A. D.		Zenodo	biologists	Fiemapong, Armand Richard Nzoko;Blandenier, Quentin;Tamesse, Joseph Lebell;Mitchell, Edward A. D.			
03D08719DE5AE91EF3BCA3A73A748372.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/17325063/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17325063	FIGURE 10. Scaptodesmus vandenspiegeli sp. nov, male paratype (NHMN-62-14), habitus, dorsal view. Scale bar: 5 mm.	FIGURE 10. Scaptodesmus vandenspiegeli sp. nov, male paratype (NHMN-62-14), habitus, dorsal view. Scale bar: 5 mm.	2025-09-25	Fiemapong, Armand Richard Nzoko;Blandenier, Quentin;Tamesse, Joseph Lebell;Mitchell, Edward A. D.		Zenodo	biologists	Fiemapong, Armand Richard Nzoko;Blandenier, Quentin;Tamesse, Joseph Lebell;Mitchell, Edward A. D.			
03D08719DE5AE91EF3BCA3A73A748372.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/17325065/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17325065	FIGURE 11. SEM micrographs of Scaptodesmus vandenspiegeli sp. nov, male paratype (ARNF). A & B. mid body paraterga, dorsal and ventral view, respectively; C. dorsum presenting pro and metazonae margin; D. legs of mid-body segment, ventral view; E & F. cross-section of a midbody segment, caudal view. Scale bars: 1.0 mm (A, B, C, D, E, F)	FIGURE 11. SEM micrographs of Scaptodesmus vandenspiegeli sp. nov, male paratype (ARNF). A & B. mid body paraterga, dorsal and ventral view, respectively; C. dorsum presenting pro and metazonae margin; D. legs of mid-body segment, ventral view; E & F. cross-section of a midbody segment, caudal view. Scale bars: 1.0 mm (A, B, C, D, E, F)	2025-09-25	Fiemapong, Armand Richard Nzoko;Blandenier, Quentin;Tamesse, Joseph Lebell;Mitchell, Edward A. D.		Zenodo	biologists	Fiemapong, Armand Richard Nzoko;Blandenier, Quentin;Tamesse, Joseph Lebell;Mitchell, Edward A. D.			
03D08719DE5AE91EF3BCA3A73A748372.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/17325067/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17325067	FIGURE 12. SEM micrographs of Scaptodesmus vandenspiegeli sp. nov, male paratype, (ARNF). A. head and anterior margin of the collom, dorsal view; B. sternal region and gonopod aperture, ventral view; C-E. right gonopod, mesal view; D-F. left gonopod, dorsal view. Abbreviations: slo, solenomere lobe; sph, solenophore; pfp, postfemoral process. Scale bars: 1.0 mm (A, B, C, D); 400 µm (E, F)	FIGURE 12. SEM micrographs of Scaptodesmus vandenspiegeli sp. nov, male paratype, (ARNF). A. head and anterior margin of the collom, dorsal view; B. sternal region and gonopod aperture, ventral view; C-E. right gonopod, mesal view; D-F. left gonopod, dorsal view. Abbreviations: slo, solenomere lobe; sph, solenophore; pfp, postfemoral process. Scale bars: 1.0 mm (A, B, C, D); 400 µm (E, F)	2025-09-25	Fiemapong, Armand Richard Nzoko;Blandenier, Quentin;Tamesse, Joseph Lebell;Mitchell, Edward A. D.		Zenodo	biologists	Fiemapong, Armand Richard Nzoko;Blandenier, Quentin;Tamesse, Joseph Lebell;Mitchell, Edward A. D.			
03D08719DE5AE91EF3BCA3A73A748372.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/17325069/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17325069	FIGURE 13. Scaptodesmus vandenspiegeli sp. nov, female paratype (NHMN-62-16). detail of left cyphopod: A & B. lateroventral view; C. ventral view. Abbreviations: AV, anterior valve; PV, posterior valve; OP, operculum. Scale bars: 250 μm (A, B, C).	FIGURE 13. Scaptodesmus vandenspiegeli sp. nov, female paratype (NHMN-62-16). detail of left cyphopod: A & B. lateroventral view; C. ventral view. Abbreviations: AV, anterior valve; PV, posterior valve; OP, operculum. Scale bars: 250 μm (A, B, C).	2025-09-25	Fiemapong, Armand Richard Nzoko;Blandenier, Quentin;Tamesse, Joseph Lebell;Mitchell, Edward A. D.		Zenodo	biologists	Fiemapong, Armand Richard Nzoko;Blandenier, Quentin;Tamesse, Joseph Lebell;Mitchell, Edward A. D.			
03D08719DE5AE91EF3BCA3A73A748372.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/17325071/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17325071	FIGURE 14. Known distribution of Scaptodesmus species in Afrotropical rainforests.	FIGURE 14. Known distribution of Scaptodesmus species in Afrotropical rainforests.	2025-09-25	Fiemapong, Armand Richard Nzoko;Blandenier, Quentin;Tamesse, Joseph Lebell;Mitchell, Edward A. D.		Zenodo	biologists	Fiemapong, Armand Richard Nzoko;Blandenier, Quentin;Tamesse, Joseph Lebell;Mitchell, Edward A. D.			
