Works on Marine Ecology and Invasive Species
Published research works tagged with the topic “Marine Ecology and Invasive Species”.
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Four new species of the whalefish genus Gyrinomimus Parr, 1934, with the establishment of three new species groups (Ber…
Four new species of the flabby whalefish genus Gyrinomimus Parr, 1934 are described based on female specimens: G. alepis sp. nov. from the southern Atlantic, G. amaokai sp. nov. f…
A new species of Arabella (Annelida, Polychaeta, Oenonidae) from the sea off Gouqi Island, Zhejiang, China
Arabella is the second-most diverse genus in the family Oenonidae, with about 50 species known so far. However, until now, there has been no detailed taxonomic information on Arab…
Morphological redescription and genetic characterization of the enigmatic Nannopus palustris Brady, 1880 (Copepoda, Har…
Nannopus palustris Brady, 1880 is considered to be distributed worldwide and is the type species of Nannopus Brady, 1880 that, in turn, is the type genus of the family Nanno…
The widespread Leodamas chevalieri (Annelida, Orbiniidae) revealed as a species complex, with descriptions of a new spe…
Leodamas chevalieri, the only Leodamas species reported in the Arabian region, was originally described from Senegal, western Africa. In this work, the morphological and genetic (…
Morphology, morphogenesis, and multigene phylogeny of Stichotricha koreana sp. nov. (Alveolata, Ciliophora, Hypotricha)…
The morphology, morphogenesis, and multi-gene phylogeny of a new hypotrich, Stichotricha koreana sp. nov., from a temporary pond in Gangneung-si, South Korea, were investigated. T…
Synopiidae Dana, 1853 (Crustacea, Amphipoda) of the Clarion-Clipperton Zone
The Synopiidae Austrosyrrhoe hamptonae sp. nov. and Syrrhoe manowitzae sp. nov. are morphologically described from the Clarion-Clipperton Zone, Pacific Ocean. Their descriptions a…
Eusiridae (Crustacea, Amphipoda) of the Clarion-Clipperton Zone in the abyssal east Pacific with descriptions of f…
Eusiridae is the most abundant and species rich family of Amphipoda collected in the Clarion-Clipperton Zone (CCZ), in the abyssal Eastern Pacific. Here five species new to s…
Morphology and molecular phylogeny of a new ciliate Anteholosticha nanjiensis sp. nov. (Ciliophora, Hypotrichia) collec…
A new hypotrich ciliate, Anteholosticha nanjiensis sp. nov., was isolated from a sandy beach in Wenzhou, China. Its morphology was investigated using detailed live observation and…
A new isopod species of the genus Edotia (Valvifera, Idoteidae) from Argentina, with a key to South American species
A new valviferan isopod—Edotia dotiae sp. nov.— is described from the shallow coastal waters of Argentine Patagonia. The specimens were collected during three different expedition…
A new genus of Orthopsyllidae Huys, 1990 (Copepoda, Harpacticoida) from the Pacific Ocean
This study reports the discovery of four new benthic harpacticoids from Korean waters in the Pacific Ocean. The harpacticoids were collected using SCUBA or a grab sampler and sort…
A new species of Melinnopsis (Annelida, Melinnidae) from the Porcupine Abyssal Plain, northeast Atlantic
A new species of polychaete worm, Melinnopsis nathanieli sp. nov. (Annelida, Melinnidae), is described from the Porcupine Abyssal Plain in the northeast Atlantic at ~4850 m depth.…
New insights into the Syllis prolifera species complex from the eastern Mediterranean Sea
Reports of cases of cryptic and pseudocryptic speciation have increased in the last decade among marine invertebrates thanks to the use of integrative taxonomy that combines all a…
A new species of the Cymbasoma longispinosum species-group (Copepoda, Monstrilloida) from the northern South China Sea
A new monstrilloid copepod species, Cymbasoma stricturum sp. nov., is described and illustrated on the basis of adult females from the Pearl River estuary, northern South China Se…
Discovery of a new hydrothermal copepod from the Indian Ocean and proposal of Parabathyesola gen. nov. (Harpacticoida, …
Hydrothermal vent ecosystems are expected to harbor numerous meiobenthic animals; however, few studies have examined the species composition, abundance, and distribution of harpac…
Two new species of Hyalonema (Hexactinellida, Amphidiscosida, Hyalonematidae) from the Indo-West Pacific
This study describes two new species collected from deep-sea environments in the Indo-West Pacific. Hyalonema (Cyliconema) dexiangi sp. nov., collected from the Indian Ocean, is c…
Taxonomic revision of two dominant Munidopsis species (Decapoda, Anomura, Munidopsidae) from the cold seeps in the nort…
Munidopsis species represent some of the dominant macrobenthos in cold seep habitats of the northern South China Sea. Earlier studies documented high abundances of M. verrilli Ben…
First Solenogastres (Mollusca, Aplacophora) from Puerto Rico: descriptions of two new species and notes on their coral …
Solenogastres (Mollusca, Aplacophora) are a unique and understudied group of marine invertebrates of evolutionary and ecological significance. Their diversity remains underestimat…
A new Hemicyclops (Copepoda, Cyclopoida, Clausidiidae) associated with the scleractinian coral Galaxea from the South C…
The genus Hemicyclops Boeck, 1873 is known for its association with various marine invertebrates, including cnidarians, crustaceans, polychaetes, and sponges, with some species al…
Scuttling in the highlands: Discovery of a new genus and species of freshwater crabs (Decapoda, Gecarcinucidae) from th…
A new genus of gecarcinucid freshwater crab, Patithelphusa gen. nov., is described from the Shevaroy Hills, Yercaud, located in Salem District, Tamil Nadu, within the Eastern Ghat…
A redescription and two new descriptions of gnathiid isopods (Isopoda, Gnathiidae) from South African museum collection…
Museum collections continue to play a critical role in taxonomic research by preserving historical material and biodiversity records that might otherwise have been lost. In the pr…
Unlocking Mediterranean bryozoan diversity: seven new species unveiled after fixing a neotype for Fenestrulina malusii …
Fenestrulina malusii (Audouin & Savigny), the type species of Fenestrulina Jullien, is among the most widely reported bryozoans globally. Following the loss of the original type m…
Discovery of Laophontidae (Copepoda, Harpacticoida) from marine plastic debris: Pseudonychocamptus setadefectus sp. nov…
Two species belonging to the family Laophontidae Scott T., 1905 were identified among harpacticoid copepods collected from marine plastic debris (MPD) stranded along the Korean co…
Integrative taxonomy and phylogenetic analyses of two Ceratomyxa species (Myxozoa, Ceratomyxidae) from the China Sea, i…
Two species of Ceratomyxa (Myxozoa: Ceratomyxidae) from teleosts in the China Sea are investigated using an integrative approach which combines morphological characteristcs, paras…
Three new species of Lichomolgella Sars G.O., 1918 (Copepoda, Cyclopoida, Sabelliphilidae) associated with Bryozoa in K…
Three new species of Lichomolgella Sars G.O., 1918 are described as associates of bryozoan hosts from Korea. In all three species, the endopod of leg 1 is two-segmented, unlike th…
On the species identity of a tropical oyster (Bivalvia, Ostreidae, Dendostrea) invading the eastern Mediterranean Sea
Molecular and morphological data suggest that the Mediterranean populations of the non-indigenous genus Dendostrea are part of a single clade. This clade includes oysters from Rod…
Two new species of freshwater planarian from Hainan Island and Leizhou Peninsula, southern China (Platyhelminthes, Tric…
Two new species of the genus Dugesia from Hainan Island and Leizhou Peninsula are described by applying an integrative approach, including morphological, karyological, histologica…
Paucibranchia glemareci sp. nov. (Annelida, Eunicidae), a new species from the French Atlantic continental shelf
In this study, we describe a new species belonging to the genus Paucibranchia Molina-Acevedo, 2018 found in the area “La Grande Vasière” on the French Atlantic continental shelf (…
A new species of woodlouse (Isopoda, Oniscidea) from the Canarian laurel forest
A new species of terrestrial isopod, Porcellio aguerensis Orihuela-Rivero, sp. nov. of the family Porcellionidae (Oniscidea), is described from the laurel forest of Tenerife, Cana…
Autonomous Reef Monitoring Structures (ARMS) as a tool to uncover neglected marine biodiversity: two new Solenogastres …
Solenogastres is a group of mollusks with evolutionary and ecological importance. Nevertheless, their diversity is underestimated and knowledge about the distribution of the appro…
The first report of two new janiroid isopod species (Asellota, Janiroidea) from the western Indian Ocean
Two new janiroid isopod species, Heterosignum behbehanii sp. nov. and Uromunna alyamanii sp. nov., are described from the Kuwaiti waters, representing the first record of the gene…
Description of a new Osedax (Annelida, Polychaeta, Siboglinidae) species colonizing cow bones in the South Atlantic Oce…
A new species of Osedax is described here using molecular and morphological data. It was found at the depth of 550 m off the Brazilian coast through experimental deployment of cow…
Ribbon worms (phylum Nemertea) from Bodega Bay, California: A largely undescribed diversity
The diversity of nemerteans along the Pacific coast of the United States is regarded as well characterized, but there remain many cryptic, undescribed, and “orphan” species (those…
Five new epigean Lagynochthonius species (Pseudoscorpiones, Chthoniidae) from southern China
Five new Lagynochthonius species of the pseudoscorpion family Chthoniidae are described, based on morphological characters: Lagynochthonius duo sp. nov., Lagynochthonius gibbus sp…
Two new records and description of a new Perinereis (Annelida, Nereididae) species for the Saudi Arabian Red Sea region
Annelid biodiversity studies in the Red Sea are limited and integrative taxonomy is needed to accurately improve reference libraries in the region. As part of the bioblitz effort …
Taxonomic revision of the Nitocra affinis Gurney, 1927 species complex (Harpacticoida, Ameiridae) with descriptions of …
Due to the recent increasing importance of microcharacters in copepod taxonomy, it has become evident that many species lacking detailed descriptions actually constitute to a spec…
Austropallene halanychi sp. nov., a new species of sea spider (Pycnogonida, Callipallenidae) from the Ross Sea, Antarc…
Here we present Austropallene halanychi sp. nov., a new species of pycnogonid within the family Callipallenidae (Pycnogonida), collected from the Ross Sea, Antarctica. While retai…
Seven new species of Tetranemertes Chernyshev, 1992 (Monostilifera, Hoplonemertea, Nemertea) from the Caribbean Sea, w…
The marine ribbon worm genus Tetranemertes Chernyshev, 1992 currently includes three species: the type species T. antonina (Quatrefages, 1846) from the Mediterranean Sea, T. rubro…
A new freshwater amphipod (Arthropoda, Malacostraca, Amphipoda, Gammaridae), Echinogammarus ozbeki sp. nov. from the T…
A new species of freshwater amphipod, Echinogammarus ozbeki sp. nov., collected from Tomara Waterfall, Gümüşhane province, northeastern Anatolia, is described and illustrated. The…
Taxonomic review of Kaloplocamus from the Yellow Sea, China with the description of a new species (Nudibranchia, Dorid…
Species of Kaloplocamus Bergh, 1880 are enigmatic Nudibranchia sea slugs, and only two valid species are reported in the northwestern Pacific. Kaloplocamus japonicus (Bergh, 1880)…
Tapeworms (Platyhelminthes, Cestoda) from marine chondrichthyans of the Southwestern Atlantic Ocean, and the sub-Antar…
A parasite-host list of cestodes parasitizing chondrichthyans in the Southwest Atlantic off Argentina and surrounding waters of Antarctica is compiled based on the available liter…
Taxonomic identity of Distaplia stylifera (Tunicata, Ascidiacea), a new arrival to the eastern Pacific displaying inva…
A colonial ascidian of the genus Distaplia caused a mass mortality of the pen shell Atrina maura (Sowerby, 1835) during June 2016 in the southwest of the Gulf of California (Mexic…
A new hexactinellid-sponge-associated zoantharian (Porifera, Hexasterophora) from the northwestern Pacific Ocean
Symbiotic associations between zoantharians and sponges can be divided into two groups: those that associate with Demospongiae and those that associate with Hexactinellida. Parach…
A new species of the genus Lindaspio Blake & Maciolek, 1992 (Annelida, Spionidae) from a cold seep near Hainan Island,…
A new species of the spionid genus Lindaspio Blake & Maciolek, 1992 was collected from a cold seep near the Hainan Island at a depth of 1758 m. Morphologically, Lindaspio polybran…
Three new species in Tetrastemma Ehrenberg, 1828 (Nemertea, Monostilifera) from sublittoral to upper bathyal zones of …
Monostiliferous nemerteans in the genus Tetrastemma Ehrenberg, 1828 are generally characterized as having four eyes, and they occur worldwide, from the intertidal zone to the deep…
Eastern Colombian Páramo Liodessus Guignot, 1939 diving beetles are genetically structured, but show signs of hybridiz…
We studied Liodessus diving beetles from six eastern Colombian Páramo areas, as well as from the Altiplano. We discovered a highly characteristic new species, based on male genita…
A new eyeless species of Nereis (Annelida, Nereididae) from deep-sea sediments of the northern South China Sea
A variety of nereidid species have been reported from the South China Sea, although little is known about the deep-sea species in this area. Recently, two specimens belonging to a…
Three new species of the genus Perinereis (Annelida, Nereididae) from Egyptian coasts
Despite being one of the most common groups of polychaetes on intertidal shores, the genus Perinereis (Nereididae) is comparatively poorly known taxonomically, with confusion stil…
A further step towards the characterisation of Terebellides (Annelida, Trichobranchidae) diversity in the Northeast At…
Several new species of genus Terebellides Sars, 1835 (Annelida, Trichobranchidae) have been recently described from the Northeast Atlantic Ocean after the detection of a large com…
Five new troglobitic species of Tyrannochthonius (Arachnida, Pseudoscorpiones, Chthoniidae) from the Yunnan, Guizhou a…
Five new species of the genus Tyrannochthonius Chamberlin, 1929 are described from caves in the provinces of Yunnan (T. huilongshanensis sp. nov., T. xinzhaiensis sp. nov., and T.…
Taxonomic review of Gallardoneris nonatoi (Ramos, 1976) comb. nov. (Annelida, Lumbrineridae), and description of a new…
The small Lumbrineridae Gallardoneris iberica Martins, Carrera-Parra, Quintino & Rodrigues, 2012 was first described as new to science based on specimens from Portuguese waters. T…