Phylogeny of Microphthalminae hartmann-Schröder, 1971, and revision of Hesionella hartman, 1939, and Struwela hartmann-Schröder, 1959 (Annelida, Errantia)
Microphthalminae Hartmann-Schröder, 1971 was proposed in Hesionidae to include Microphthalmus and Hesionides; however, the affinities of these genera to other members of Hesionidae have been debated, and some authors have concluded they donot belong in Hesionidae. Herein, based on morphological characters, a phylogenetic analysis of the subfamily and some other similar poorly-known genera, with anuncertain position in Hesionidae was performed to clarify their affinities. Our results indicate that Microphthalminae, as currently delimited, is paraphyletic. The inclusion of Struwela, Uncopodarke, and Westheideius, a new genus, as well as the recognition of Fridericiella are proposed to meet the requirement of monophyly; and as result of this, the elevation in rank to the family level is herein presented. Furthermore, the type species for Hesionella and Struwela are redescribed, and a new species in the latter is described. A key to identify microphthalmid genera is also included.
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| Format: | Texto biblioteca |
| Language: | eng |
| Subjects: | Microphthalminae, Hesionidae, Struwela, Fridericiella, Westheideius, Uncopodarke, Poliquetos, Filogenética, Taxonomía animal, |
| Online Access: | https://peerj.com/articles/7723/ |
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