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Leptosynapta minuta (Becher, 1906) (Echinodermata, Holothuroidea), a new record for Belgian marine waters
Massin, C.; Appeltans, W.; Van Hoey, G.; Vincx, M.; Degraer, S. (2005). Leptosynapta minuta (Becher, 1906) (Echinodermata, Holothuroidea), a new record for Belgian marine waters. Belg. J. Zool. 135(1): 83-86
In: Belgian Journal of Zoology. Koninklijke Belgische Vereniging voor Dierkunde = Société royale zoologique de Belgique: Gent. ISSN 0777-6276; e-ISSN 2295-0451
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Keywords
    Belgium
    Distribution
    New records
    Apodida [WoRMS]; Leptosynapta minuta (Becher, 1906) [WoRMS]
    Belgian Exclusive Economic Zone [Marine Regions]
    Marine/Coastal
Authors  Top 
  • Massin, C.
  • Appeltans, W.
  • Van Hoey, G.
  • Vincx, M.
  • Degraer, S.
Abstract
    Leptosynapta minuta (BECHER, 1906) is described for the first time from Belgian marine waters. This brings a new order (Apodida), family (Synaptidae), subfamily (Leptosynaptinae) and genus (Leptosynapta) to the Belgian holothuroid fauna. A morphological description of the specimens, the habitat characteristics and all literature records with a distribution map ofL. minuta are given.
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