New Kinorhyncha from Florida coastal waters

作者:Herranz Maria*; Sanchez Nuria; Pardos Fernando; Higgins Robert P
来源:Helgoland Marine Research, 2014, 68(1): 59-87.
DOI:10.1007/s10152-013-0369-9

摘要

Four new species of Kinorhynchs are described from the West Atlantic coast off Fort Pierce, Florida, USA. They are the following: Antygomonas gwenae n. sp., Echinoderes riceae n. sp., Echinoderes adrianovi n. sp. and Pycnophyes norenburgi n. sp. All species were collected at the same locality called "20 miles station." Samples were processed for standard granulometric data, yielding an estimated average particle diameter of 250 mu m. The diagnostic characters and the general morphology of the new species are discussed in depth as well as the diversity and distribution of Kinorhyncha in the area.

  • 出版日期2014-3

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