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Systematic notes on some Antarctic Ascophora (Bryozoa, Cheilostomata)
Author(s) -
HAYWARD PETER J.,
THORPE JOHN P.
Publication year - 1989
Publication title -
zoologica scripta
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.204
H-Index - 64
eISSN - 1463-6409
pISSN - 0300-3256
DOI - 10.1111/j.1463-6409.1989.tb00131.x
Subject(s) - bryozoa , belgica , oceanography , biology , indian ocean , taxonomy (biology) , ecology , geology , cruise
Nine new species of ascophoran cheilostome Bryozoa are described from Antarctic localities. Five species are considered to be new to science ( Smittina favulosa, Smittina diffidentia, Smittoidea pugiuncula, Escharella mamillata, Fenestrulina antarctica ), while four others have been previously recorded under other names ( Smittoidea malleata, Escharella watersi, Lacerna watersi, Hippothoa belgica ). Escharella crozetensis Waters, formerly recorded from Antarctica, is considered to be limited to the Kerguelen region of the South Indian Ocean.