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Molecular diversity of benthic ctenophores (Coeloplanidae).
Scientific reports - 25 Jul 2017
Alamaru Ada, Hoeksema Bert W, van der Meij Sancia E T, Huchon Dorothée
Abstract excerpt
Coeloplanidae, the largest family of benthic ctenophores, comprises 33 species, all described based on traditional morphological characteristics, such as coloration, length, and number of aboral papillae, which are highly variable and can be affected by fixation methods and environmental conditions. Thus, there is a need for reliable genetic markers to complement the morphological identifications at the species...
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