Styela cearense n. sp. (Ascidiacea: Styelidae) from the Northeastern Brazilian Coast

The species Styela cearense n. sp. is described from material collected in shallow waters at the Ceará State, Northeastern Brazil. Discussion includes several other species with one gonad on each side of the body, and a tabular key is provided. A set of important anatomical features and their intras...

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Published in:	Zootaxa Vol. 3981; no. 2; p. 284
Main Authors:	Filho, Ronaldo Ruy De Oliveira, Lotufo, Tito Monteiro Da Cruz
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	New Zealand 03-07-2015
Subjects:	Animals Brazil Urochordata - anatomy & histology Urochordata - classification
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Summary:	The species Styela cearense n. sp. is described from material collected in shallow waters at the Ceará State, Northeastern Brazil. Discussion includes several other species with one gonad on each side of the body, and a tabular key is provided. A set of important anatomical features and their intraspecific variability within the genus is considered, including the number of branchial and stomach folds, the presence of endocarps, and anal border shape.
ISSN:	1175-5326
DOI:	10.11646/zootaxa.3981.2.9