In:
ZooKeys, Pensoft Publishers, Vol. 909 ( 2020-02-05), p. 1-24
Abstract:
Phestilla subodiosus sp. nov. (Nudibranchia: Trinchesiidae) is a novel species that feeds on corals in the genus Montipora (Scleractinia: Acroporidae) which are economically important in the aquarium industry. Nuclear-encoded H3, 28SC1-C2, and mitochondrial-encoded COI and 16S markers were sequenced. Phylogenetic analysis, Automatic Barcode Gap Discovery (ABGD), morphological data, and feeding specialization all support the designation of Phestilla subodiosus sp. nov. as a distinct species. Although new to science, Phestilla subodiosus sp. nov. had been extensively reported by aquarium hobbyists as a prolific pest over the past two decades. The species fell into a well-studied genus, which could facilitate research into its control in reef aquaria. Our phylogenetic analysis also revealed Tenellia chaetopterana formed a well-supported clade with Phestilla . Based upon a literature review, its original morphological description, and our phylogenetic hypothesis, we reclassified this species as Phestilla chaetopterana comb. nov.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
1313-2970
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1313-2989
DOI:
10.3897/zookeys.909.35278
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10.3897/zookeys.909.35278.figure1
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10.3897/zookeys.909.35278.figure2
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10.3897/zookeys.909.35278.figure3
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10.3897/zookeys.909.35278.figure4
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10.3897/zookeys.909.35278.figure5
DOI:
10.3897/zookeys.909.35278.suppl1
DOI:
10.3897/zookeys.909.35278.suppl2
Language:
Unknown
Publisher:
Pensoft Publishers
Publication Date:
2020
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2445640-8
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12