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.
- ISSN: 0777-6276
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