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C Massin, W Appeltans, G Van Hoey, M Vincx, and S Degraer (2005)

Leptosynapta minuta (Becher, 1906) (Echinodermata, Holothuroidea), a new record for Belgian marine waters

BELGIAN JOURNAL OF ZOOLOGY, 135(1):83-86.

Leptosynapta minuta Becher, 1906 is described for the first time from Belgian marine waters. This brings a new order (Apodida), family (Synaptidae), subfamily (Leptosynaptinae) and genus (Leptosynapta) to the Belgian holothuroid fauna. A morphological description of the specimens, the habitat characteristics and all literature records with a distribution map of L. minuta is given.

Apodida; Leptosynapta minuta; new record; Belgium; distribution
  • ISSN: 0777-6276
BJZ

ISSN 2295-0451 (online version)
ISSN 0777-6279 (printed version)
impact factor 2015: 0,87.

Editor-in-Chief:
Prof. Dr. Isa Schön
Royal Belgian Institute of Natural Sciences
Vautierstraat 29
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