Petraliellidae Harmer, 1957 (Bryozoa: Cheilostomata) from Queensland,Australia |
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| Authors: | Kevin J Tilbrook Patricia L Cook |
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| Institution: | 1. Earth and Oceanic Sciences Research Institute , Auckland University of Technology , Private Bag 92006, Auckland, 1020, NZ E-mail: Kevin.Tilbrook@aut.ac.nz;2. Scientific Associate, Department of Zoology , The Natural History Museum , Cromwell Road, London, SW7 5BD, UK;3. School of Ecology and Environment , Deakin University , Melbourne Campus, Burwood Highway, Burwood, Victoria, 3125, Australia |
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| Abstract: | Several species of the family Petraliellidae were first described from the coast of Queensland, including the type species of Sinupetraliella, S. litoralis. These species are redescribed from type, or topotype specimens, and include Petraliella concinna, which has not been certainly found since its introduction in 1891; lectotype material is designated for P. buski and P. magna. Six other species are described from Queensland, P. crassocirca, P. dentilabris, P. dorsiporosa, Mucropetraliella bennetti, M. serrata and M. tuberosa. The species Mucropetraliella tuberosa is a new addition to the Queensland fauna and is described and illustrated here for the first time since its introduction in 1884. The characters of the family Petraliellidae are briefly discussed and the genera to which the Queensland species are assigned is reviewed. A taxonomic key to the ten Queensland petraliellid species described is also provided. |
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| Keywords: | Bryozoa Cheilostomata taxonomy Petraliellidae Petraliella Mucropetraliella Sinupetraliella Queensland Australia Great Barrier Reef new record |
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