de Weerdt, W.H. (1984). Taxonomic characters in Caribbean Millepora species (Hydrozoa, Coelenterata). Bijdragen tot de Dierkunde. 54 (2): 243-262.

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de Weerdt, W.H.

1984

54 (2): 243-262.

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In order to find characters in Millepora spp. with a higher diagnostic value than the growth form (on which species delimitation previously is based) a comparison is made of the surface structure, microstructure of the skeleton, structure of the ampullae coverings, size of the gastropores and dactylopores, and pore density in specimens of the 4 spp. occurring in the Caribbean region: M. alcicornis, M. complanata, M. squarrosa and M. striata. While most characters are of little taxonomic value, pore sizes and densities are surprisingly useful. The species are diagnosed and some biogeographical remarks are given.Descriptors: MILLEPORA ALCICORNIS; MILLEPORA COMPLANATA; MILLEPORA SQUARROSA; MILLEPORA STRIATAfigs. (21.xii.1984, French summary).

Systematics, Taxonomy
Zoogeography, Biogeography (generalities), Geographic distribution

Hydrozoa

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