Species Ceratopera axi (Riedl, 1954)
Taxonomic Decision for Synonymy
- Artois, T., Vermin, W. & Schockaert, E. 2000. Rhabdocoela (Platyhelminthes) from the Weddell Sea (Antarctica) with the description of eight new species. Belgian Journal of Zoology 130(2): 103-110
- Willems, W.R., Artois, T., Vermin, W., Backeljau, T. & Schockaert, E.R. 2004. Reports on the free-living Platyhelminthes from Australia: Typhloplanoida, with the description of three new taxa. Zoological Science (Tokyo) 21: 333-341
Generic Combinations
- Ceratopera axi (Riedl, 1954). —
Den Hartog, C. 1964. A preliminary revision of the Proxenetes group (Trigonostomidae, Turbellaria) I–III. Proceedings van de Koninklijke Nederlandse Akademie van Wetenschappen C 67: 371–407
Introduction
Ceratopera axi is an intertidal species, often found in association with algae in rock pools. It has been reported numerous times from Australian intertidal areas. It is currently considered to have a cosmopolitan distribution, being reported from Pacific Ocean, Antarctic and Mediterranean environments.
Distribution
Extra Distribution Information
Arrawarra, New South Wales, associated with algae (Pedina sp.). See Willems et al. (2004).
Noumea, New Caledonia. See Willems et al. (2005a).
Kerguelen Islands, southern Indian Ocean. See Willems et al. (2005b).
Distribution References
- Willems, W.R., Artois, T., Vermin, W., Backeljau, T. & Schockaert, E.R. 2004. Reports on the free-living Platyhelminthes from Australia: Typhloplanoida, with the description of three new taxa. Zoological Science (Tokyo) 21: 333-341
- Willems, W.R., Artois, T.J., Backeljau, T. & Schockaert, E.R. 2005a. Typhloplanoida (Platyhelminthes, Rhabdocoela) from New Caledonia and eastern Australia, with the description of six new taxa. New Zealand Journal of Zoology 32: 79-98
- Willems, W.R., Artois, T.J., Vermin, W., Backeljau, T. & Schockaert, E.R. 2005b. "Typhloplanoida'' (Platyhelminthes : Rhabdocoela) from the Indian Ocean, with the description of six new taxa. Journal of Natural History 39: 1561-1582
General References
Willems, W.R., Artois, T., Vermin, W., Backeljau, T. & Schockaert, E.R. 2004. Reports on the free-living Platyhelminthes from Australia: Typhloplanoida, with the description of three new taxa. Zoological Science (Tokyo) 21: 333-341
History of changes
Published | As part of group | Action Date | Action Type | Compiler(s) |
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17-Aug-2015 | "TURBELLARIA" | 26-Jun-2015 | MODIFIED | Dr Kathryn Hall |
"TURBELLARIA" | 02-Aug-2012 | ADDED | Dr Kathryn Hall |