Paremedius californica gen. nov. sp. nov., an ascothoracid parasite of Californian brisingid asteroids |
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Abstract: | A new species of the family Dendrogastridae (Ascothoracida: Crustacea) from Californian waters is described. The species is endoparasitic in asteroids of the family Brisingidae. It is placed in a new genus, intermediate in position between Bifurgaster and Dendrogaster, characterized by the absence of secondary branching and the possession of a middle piece. |
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Keywords: | Pyuridae Ascidacea Hartmeyeria Northwest Territories Taxonomy |
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