Morphology of the larval stages of Pitho aculeata (Gibbes, 1850) (Crustacea, Brachyura, Majoidea) and its implications on the taxonomic position of the genus

Autor(es)

Santana, William ; Colavite, Jessica ; Bolanos, Juan ; Hernandez, Jesus E. ; Canepa, Miguel

• Tipo de documento: Artigo Científico
• Fonte: MARINE BIOLOGY RESEARCH; v. 12, n. 8, p. 854-863, 2016.
• Citações Web of Science: 2

Resumo

The larval development of Pitho aculeata is described and illustrated in detail. The characters described are used to discuss recent molecular phylogenetic findings suggesting that Pitho is a genus in Mithracidae sensu stricto. Based on species with known larval development, our results indicate that Pitho shares more similarities with mithracids than epialtids and therefore it should be included in the former family. Presently, there appear to be no diagnostic characteristics for the zoeal stages; however, for the megalopa the fused antennal articles 5 and 6 and the distinct number of setae on the abdominal somites 1-5 can be used to differentiate Pitho from other majoideans. (AU)

• Processo FAPESP: 14/15549-0 - Análise mofológica e iconografia dos Majoidea (Crustacea, Decapoda, Brachyura) da costa Brasileira.
• Beneficiário: Jéssica Colavite
• Modalidade de apoio: Bolsas no Brasil - Programa Capacitação - Treinamento Técnico
• Processo FAPESP: 13/01201-0 - Biodiversidade e padrões de endemismo de Majoidea (Crustacea, Decapoda, Brachyura) no Brasil
• Beneficiário: William Ricardo Amancio Santana
• Modalidade de apoio: Auxílio à Pesquisa - Programa BIOTA - Regular