Contribution to the knowledge of the family Caecidae. 2. Caecum auriculatum de Folin, 1868 (Caenogastropoda: Rissooidea)
Pizzini, M.; Nofroni, I.; Oliverio, M. (1995). Contribution to the knowledge of the family Caecidae. 2. Caecum auriculatum de Folin, 1868 (Caenogastropoda: Rissooidea). Apex (Brux.) 10(2-3): 79-86
In: Apex (Bruxelles). Société Belge de Malacologie: Bruxelles. ISSN 0773-5251, more
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Keywords |
Brochina Gray, 1857 [WoRMS]; Caecum J. Fleming, 1813 [WoRMS] Marine/Coastal |
Author keywords |
Caecum, Brochina, meiobenthic, North East Atlantic, Recent, marine, lectotype |
Authors | | Top |
- Pizzini, M.
- Nofroni, I.
- Oliverio, M.
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Abstract |
The complex of forms related to Caecum auriculatum de Folin are reviewed. The synonymy of C. auriculatum is discussed after examination of types and large additional material. The status of the taxon Brochina decurtata Monterosato is discussed, with consideration on the biological implications. Two forms of this complex are additionally considered. |
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