A new species of Perophora (Ascidiacea) from the western Atlantic, including observations on muscle action in related species

Publication Type:Journal Article
Year of Publication:1987
Authors:I. Goodbody, Cole L.
Journal:Bulletin of Marine Science
Volume:40
Start Page:246
Pagination:246-254
Date Published:1987
Abstract:

Perophora regina n. sp. is described from Twin Cays, Belize, Central America. It differs from other western Atlantic species of Perophora in colony form, structure of the testis and mantle musculature. The action of the mantle musculature in the three Caribbean species of Perophora is compared.

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