Hidden in plain sight, Chaetopterus dewysee sp. nov. (Chaetopteridae, Annelida) - A new species from Southern California
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- Hidden in plain sight, Chaetopterus dewysee sp. nov. (Chaetopteridae, Annelida)
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We describe a long-unnamed Chaetopterus Cuvier, 1830 species from southern California, using a combination of DNA barcoding and detailed morphological investigation employing high-resolution X-ray microtomography (micro-CT). Chaetopterus dewysee sp. nov. is not only one of the most dominant annelids in the benthic communities of the shallow end of the La Jolla submarine canyon, but also a well-established model for studying bioluminescence and has a published transcriptome. The description and naming of this southern Californian Chaetopterus is a step towards the much-needed revision of the group's taxonomy and towards resolving the confusion over the 'cosmopolitan' Chaetopterus variopedatus species complex. Micro-CT data showing details of both internal and external anatomy has been made freely available as the first annelid cybertype.
Original language | English |
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Journal | European Journal of Taxonomy |
Volume | 643 |
Pages (from-to) | 1-16 |
Number of pages | 16 |
ISSN | 2118-9773 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2020 |
Externally published | Yes |
- Micro-CT, cybertype, COI, parchment worm, polychaete
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