Balanus amphitrite or Amphibalanus amphitrite? A note on barnacle nomenclature
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In a recent revision of the Balanidae based on morphological systematics, the much studied fouling species Balanus amphitrite was renamed Amphibalanus amphitrite. Here, the case is made for retaining the former nomenclature. Taxonomists are urged to exercise caution before introducing new formal taxonomies, which should ideally be based on several independent lines of evidence.
Original language | English |
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Journal | Biofouling |
Volume | 24 |
Issue number | 1 |
Pages (from-to) | 55-57 |
Number of pages | 3 |
ISSN | 0892-7014 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2008 |
Bibliographical note
Author Keywords: barnacle; systematics; taxonomy; Balanus; Amphibalanus
KeyWords Plus: 18S RDNA SEQUENCE; INTERTIDAL BARNACLE; PLASTICITY; CIRRIPEDIA; SETTLEMENT; SPECIATION; BAY
- Animals, Phylogeny, Thoracica
Research areas
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