A new species of Leiochrides from the Korean subtidal waters with notes on the taxonomic status of the genus Pseudomastus (Annelida, Capitellidae)

作者：Jeong Man Ki; Wi Jin Hee; Suh Hae Lip^*

来源：ZooKeys, 2017, 685(685): 91-103.

DOI：10.3897/zookeys.685.12700

• Korea
• Leiochrides yokjidoensis sp n.
• morphology
• Polychaeta
• Scolecida
• Sedentaria

Leiochrides yokjidoensis sp. n., collected from the sublittoral muddy bottom in southern Korea, is described as a new species. The taxonomic status of the monospecific genus Pseudomastus has been a subject of controversy for many years, as its characteristics overlap those given in recent generic definitions of Leiochrides. The results of a comprehensive review and comparison regarding the two genera, based on previous records showed minor differences. In this study, a detailed description of L. yokjidoensis sp. n. is given and a comparison with closely related species is tabulated and discussed. The taxonomic status of Pseudomastus is discussed and the genus placed in synonymy with Leiochrides.

• 出版日期2017