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| Author(s): |
Teles, Jeniffer N.
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Mantelatto, Fernando L.
Total Authors: 2
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| Document type: | Journal article |
| Source: | Nauplius; v. 31, p. 13-pg., 2023-11-13. |
| Abstract | |
We provide morphological and genetic evidence to establish the presence/ occurrence of Alpheus angulosus, Alpheus buckupi, and Axianassa australis on the coast of Maranhao, Brazil. The specimens were collected in December 2019 by actively searching the estuaries and rocky shores of Sao Luis Island, northeast of Brazil. In addition to morphological analyses, two mitochondrial genes were obtained (Cytochrome C Oxidase I and 16S), and a phylogenetic analysis was conducted to verify the specimens' identity. Accurate identification is an essential tool to obtain reliable information about the occurrence of the species and thus help assess biodiversity in a highly diverse region. These finding also serve to stimulate future studies in poorly studied areas as well as set a baseline for biodiversity conservation and preservation strategies. (AU) | |
| FAPESP's process: | 18/13685-5 - Integrative analysis of the Brazilian fauna of decapod crustaceans: taxonomy, phylogenetic systematics, spermiotaxonomy, morphology of post-embryonic development, ecology and conservation |
| Grantee: | Fernando Luis Medina Mantelatto |
| Support Opportunities: | BIOTA-FAPESP Program - Thematic Grants |
| FAPESP's process: | 09/54931-0 - Improvement and management of biological specimen collections at the Departamento de Biologia, Faculdade de Filosofia, Ciências e Letras de Ribeirão Preto, Universidade de São Paulo |
| Grantee: | Carlos Alberto Garofalo |
| Support Opportunities: | Research Infrastructure Program - Biological specimen collections |
| FAPESP's process: | 21/08075-6 - Training of specialized human resources in the molecular taxonomy field: decapod crustaceans as a training model |
| Grantee: | Fernando Luis Medina Mantelatto |
| Support Opportunities: | BIOTA-FAPESP Program - Regular Research Grants |