First report of marine Gastrotricha from Chilean beaches

Schmidt-Rhaesa, Andreas; Lee, Matthew; Scherf, Marina; Figueroa, Tania; Sellanes, Javier; Canete, Juan I.

Abstract

A recent study of the meiofauna from several intertidal sites along the coast of Chile yielded several gastrotrich specimens. The number of specimens was too small to assess the ecology of the individual species; however, as there are no published records of Gastrotricha in Chile until recently, it is important to document the presence of this group in order to stimulate further research. We report specimens of the genera Lepidodasys, Cephalodasys, Macrodasys, Tetranchyroderma, Xenotrichula and several morphotypes of Turbanella. Additionally, we provide some initial data on the population density of Lepidodasys sp. at Coihuin (Puerto Montt) and an observation of them feeding on nematodes.

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Título según WOS: First report of marine Gastrotricha from Chilean beaches
Título según SCOPUS: First report of marine Gastrotricha from Chilean beaches
Título según SCIELO: First report of marine Gastrotricha from Chilean beaches
Título de la Revista: Latin american journal of aquatic research
Volumen: 47
Número: 4
Editorial: Facultad de Recursos Naturales. Escuela de Ciencias del Mar, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso
Fecha de publicación: 2019
Página de inicio: 684
Página final: 693
Idioma: English
DOI:

10.3856/vol47-issue4-fulltext-10

Notas: ISI, SCIELO, SCOPUS