Foliicolous marine nematodes on turtle grass, Thalassia testudinum König, in Biscayne Bay, Florida
Hopper, B.E.; Meyers, S.P. (1967). Foliicolous marine nematodes on turtle grass, Thalassia testudinum König, in Biscayne Bay, Florida. Bull. Mar. Sci. 17(2): 471-517
In: Bulletin of Marine Science. University of Miami Press: Coral Gables. ISSN 0007-4977; e-ISSN 1553-6955, meer
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Thalassia testudinum K.D.Koenig, 1805 [WoRMS]
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- Hopper, B.E.
- Meyers, S.P.
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| Abstract |
The ecology and taxonomy of foliicolous nematodes on turtle grass, Thalassia testudinum König, has been studied and characterized at four separate sites in Biscayne Bay, Florida. Differences in speciation and population levels between sites, and within individual sites as affected by physical and seasonal factors, are noted. A basic homogeneity exists similar to that found in previous studies, i.e., dominance of chromadorids and uniformity of feeding type while the specific composition at each site displays a measure of uniqueness. Examples are noted which lend support to Wieser's principle of alternate species. A key to the most commonly encountered species is presented, along with descriptions of identified nematodes and new habitat ranges. Four heretofore undescribed species are established: Chromadorina epidemos, Hypodontolaimus pilosus, Monhystera ocellidecoris, and Monhystera dubicola. |
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