Succession of generations is still the general paradigm for scyphozoan life cycles

Author(s)

Morandini, Andre C. ; Schiariti, Agustin ; Stampar, Sergio N. ; Maronna, Maximiliano M. ; Straehler-Pohl, Ilka ; Marques, Antonio C.

• Document type: Journal article
• Source: BULLETIN OF MARINE SCIENCE; v. 92, n. 3, p. 343-351, JUL 2016.
• Web of Science Citations: 5

Abstract

A recent study proposed an unorthodox view of the long-known metagenetic life cycle of scyphozoan jellyfish. We argue that misinterpretations and imprecise information generated a misleading view of such life cycle patterns. In favor of our reasoning, we present the historical understanding of metagenesis, and contend that it can still be used as a shared general life cycle pattern for Scyphozoa, as well as for other medusozoans. (AU)

• FAPESP's process: 10/50174-7 - Systematics, life cycle and reproductive patterns of jellyfishes (Cnidaria: Medusozoa: Cubozoa and Scyphozoa) in the Baixada Santista (São Paulo, Brazil)
• Grantee: André Carrara Morandini
• Support Opportunities: BIOTA-FAPESP Program - Regular Research Grants
• FAPESP's process: 13/50484-4 - Biodiversity and distribution patterns of the Medusozoa form the South-Western Atlantic
• Grantee: Antonio Carlos Marques
• Support Opportunities: Regular Research Grants
• FAPESP's process: 11/50242-5 - Dimensions of marine life: patterns and process of diversifications in planktonic and benthic cnidarians
• Grantee: Antonio Carlos Marques
• Support Opportunities: BIOTA-FAPESP Program - Thematic Grants
• FAPESP's process: 15/24408-4 - Evolution and diversity of Ceriantharia (Cnidaria)
• Grantee: Sérgio Nascimento Stampar
• Support Opportunities: Regular Research Grants