Phylogenetic analysis of representatives of the superfamily Naticoidea (Mollusca, ...
Use of comparative morphology as a tool to the study of Phylogeny of the subfamily...
Phylogeny of the caenogastropoda, based on comparative morphology.
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Total Authors: 2
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| Affiliation: | [1] Univ Sao Paulo, Museu Zool, BR-04299970 Sao Paulo - Brazil
[2] Museo Argentino Ciencias Nat Bernardino Rivadavia, Buenos Aires, DF - Argentina
Total Affiliations: 2
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| Document type: | Journal article |
| Source: | AFRICAN INVERTEBRATES; v. 55, n. 1, p. 125-142, 2014. |
| Web of Science Citations: | 6 |
| Abstract | |
The anatomy and taxonomy of two western African nassariids are explored, based on samples collected in Morocco. The species are Dorsanum miran, the type species of the genus, and Bullia granulosa, a characteristic member of Bullia. Both possess the typical morphological and anatomical features of the family, including a pair of metapodial tentacles, a well-developed proboscis, elongated odontophore with fusion of cartilages, and highly concentrated central nervous system. Both species have in common the socket-like heads, bifid columellar muscles, and reduction of the gland of Leiblein. D. miran has well-developed eyes, cement gland, and preputial protection at the penis tip. B. granulosa lacks eyes, has multiplicity of some buccal mass muscles (transverse muscles and main dorsal tensor muscles - m2), and a thick-walled and broad anterior oesophagus. The characters are discussed in the light of present knowledge concerning caenogastropod taxonomy. (AU) | |
| FAPESP's process: | 10/02285-4 - Phylogenetic analysis of representatives of the superfamily Naticoidea (Mollusca, Caenogastropoda) based on comparative morphology |
| Grantee: | Luiz Ricardo Lopes de Simone |
| Support Opportunities: | Regular Research Grants |