An authoritative classification and catalogue of marine names

Chrysochromulina polylepis, author: Larsen, Jacob
  
Electra pilosa (Linnaeus, 1767), author: VLIZ (Decleer)
  
Thor amboinensis (De Man, 1888), author: C.H.J.M. Fransen
  
Nebalia sp., author: Hillewaert, Hans
  
Eucyclops nagasaki from Uéno 1934
  
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Call for nominations for the WoRMS Top-Ten Marine Species of 2024

Added on: 2024-12-17 15:52:14 by Dekeyzer, Stefanie
Once again taxonomists have continued to publish many wonderful new species throughout the last year. As we approach the end of 2024 it is time to think about nominations for The WoRMS Top Ten Marine Species of 2024! ...

Closing the WoRMS 15th anniversary celebrations with an opinion paper

Added on: 2024-09-05 09:45:17 by Vandepitte, Leen
In follow-up of the 10th anniversary paper on WoRMS, the Data Management Team is proud to present a paper celebrating the 15th anniversary of WoRMS: "The World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS) through the looking glass: insights from the Data Management Team in light of the crystal anniversary of WoRMS". ...

Global Cyperaceae Database now online

Added on: 2024-08-14 10:08:33 by Dekeyzer, Stefanie
Through the iSedge project, the Cyperaceae now have their dedicated online portal on the Aphia platform. ...

Applications for the Ocean Census Awards are now OPEN!

Added on: 2024-07-01 11:42:42 by Dekeyzer, Stefanie
Accelerating the rate of species discovery relies on collaboration and the sharing of resources. Ocean Census are pleased to be offering two types of financial awards to contribute towards this mission. ...

New collaboration between WoRMS and Edaphobase

Added on: 2024-06-06 13:10:51 by Dekeyzer, Stefanie
Edaphobase and WoRMS started a collaboration on the exchange of taxonomic information on soil biodiversity. ...

FADA and WoRMS Announce a Renewed Collaboration

Added on: 2024-06-04 13:24:41 by Vandepitte, Leen
The Freshwater Animal Diversity Assessment Initiative (FADA) is pleased to announce a renewed start and partnership with the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), managed by the Flanders Marine Institute (VLIZ). ...

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