Species Ascidia challengeri Herdman, 1882
- Ascidia challengeri Herdman, W.A. 1882. Report on the Tunicata collected during the voyage of H.M.S. Challenger during the years 1873–1876. Pt I, Ascidiae simplices. Report on the Scientific Results of the Voyage of H.M.S. Challenger 1873–1876, Zoology 6(17): 1-296 [202].
Type data:
Holotype BMNH 1887.2.4.137, Kerguelen Is., Subantarctic. - Ascidia charcoti Sluiter, C.P. 1905. Note préliminaire sur les ascidiens holosomates de l'Expédition Antarctique Française commandée par le Dr. Charcot. Bulletin du Muséum National d'Histoire Naturelle, Paris [published 1907-1971] 11: 470-475 [471].
Type data:
Syntype(s) MNHP p.3 ASC.A 50, Booth Wandel Is., Antarctica; MNHP p.5 ASCA 118–125, Booth Wandel Is., Antarctica; ZMA TU220, Booth Wandel Is., Antarctica. - Ascidia dispar Ärnbäck-Christie-Linde, A. 1938. Ascidiacea. Further Zoological Results of the Swedish Antarctic Expedition, 1901-1903 3(4): 1-54 [48].
Type data:
Holotype NHRM 1504, Grytviken, 22 m, South Georgia [54°22'S 36°28'W].
Taxonomic Decision for Synonymy
- Kott, P. 1969. Antarctic Ascidiacea. A monographic account of the known species based on specimens collected under U.S. Government auspices 1947 to 1963. Antarctic Research Series 13: i-xv 1-239 [90]
Distribution
States
Tasmania
Extra Distribution Information
Heard Is., Antarctic Peninsula.
Note that conversion of the original AFD map of states,
drainage basins and coastal and oceanic zones to IBRA and
IMCRA regions may have produced errors. The new maps will be
reviewed and corrected as updates occur. The maps may not indicate the
entire distribution. See further details below.
IMCRA
Tasmanian Shelf Province (36)
Original AFD Distribution Data
Antarctic Region
- Subantarctic Islands
- Kerguélen Island
Australian Region
- Australia
- Tasmania: Tas. coast
Ecological Descriptors
Benthic, marine.
Extra Ecological Information
Clay and algae.
History of changes
Note that this list may be incomplete for dates prior to September 2013.
| Published | As part of group | Action Date | Action Type | Compiler(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14-Dec-2012 | 14-Dec-2012 | MODIFIED | ||
| 12-Feb-2010 | (import) |