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The invasive hydromedusae Blackfordia virginica Mayer, 1910 (Cnidaria: Blackfordiidae) in southern Brazil, with comments on taxonomy and distribution of the genus Blackfordia

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Autor(es):
Bardi, Juliana ; Marques, Antonio Carlos
Número total de Autores: 2
Tipo de documento: Artigo Científico
Fonte: Zootaxa; v. N/A, n. 2198, p. 10-pg., 2009-08-14.
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The invasive brackish-water hydrozoan Blackfordia virginica is reported from estuaries and harbours in southeastern and southern Brazil. Medusae of the species were collected for the first time in Cananeia, Guaratuba Bay, and Babitonga Bay. They were also found in Paranagua Bay where they were previously known to occur. Based on material examined here, a comparative redescription is given of B. virginica, and its distribution worldwide is reviewed. The three nominal species of Blackfordia are assessed. (AU)

Processo FAPESP: 04/09961-4 - Biodiversidade, evolução, endemismo e conservação dos Medusozoa do Atlântico Sul-Ocidental
Beneficiário:Antonio Carlos Marques
Modalidade de apoio: Auxílio à Pesquisa - Temático
Processo FAPESP: 06/55591-0 - Estudo comparado da fauna de hidrozoários de estuários dos litorais Sudeste e Sul do Brasil
Beneficiário:Juliana Bardi
Modalidade de apoio: Bolsas no Brasil - Doutorado Direto