Genus Eudistoma Caullery, 1909
- Eudistoma Caullery, M. 1909. Recherches sur la famille des Distomidae. Bulletin Scientifique de la France et de la Belgique 42: 1-59 [44] [first introduced as a subgenus of Distoma Savigny, 1816; the name Eudistoma Caullery, 1909 given preference over Paessleria Michaelsen, 1907, see ICZN Opinion 1865. 1997. Eudistoma Caullery, 1909 (Tunicata): given precedence over Paessleria Michaelsen, 1907. Bulletin of Zoological Nomenclature 54(1): 70–71].
Type species:
Distoma rubrum Savigny, 1816 by subsequent designation, see Michaelsen, W. 1930. Ascidiae Krikobranchiae. Fauna Südwest-Australien 5(7): 463-558 [489]. - Distoma Savigny, J.C. 1816. Recherches anatomiques sur les ascidies composées et sur les ascidies simples—Système de la classe des Ascidies pp. 1–239. In Mémoires sur les Animaux sans Vertèbres, Pt 2. Paris : G. Dufour. [178] [junior homonym of Distoma Retzius, 1786 (Trematoda)].
Type species:
Distoma rubrum Savigny, 1816 by monotypy. - Paessleria Michaelsen, W. 1907. Tunicaten pp. 1–84 in, Ergebnisse der Hamburger Magalhaensischen Sammelreise. Hamburg : L. Friederichsen & Co. Vol. 8(5). [68] [suppressed in favour of the name Eudistoma Caullery, 1909, see ICZN Opinion 1865. 1997. Eudistoma Caullery, 1909 (Tunicata): given precedence over Paessleria Michaelsen, 1907. Bulletin of Zoological Nomenclature 54(1): 70–71].
Type species:
Paessleria magalhaensis Michaelsen, 1907 by monotypy.
Taxonomic Decision for Synonymy
- Michaelsen, W. 1930. Ascidiae Krikobranchiae. Fauna Südwest-Australien 5(7): 463-558 [492]
Distribution
States
New South Wales, Northern Territory, Queensland, South Australia, Victoria, Western Australia
Extra Distribution Information
Tropical and temperate Pacific Ocean, Atlantic Ocean, Indian Ocean.
IMCRA
Timor Transition (1), Southeast Transition (11), Central Eastern Province (12), Tasman Basin Province (13), Lord Howe Province (14), Northern Shelf Province (25), Northwest Shelf Transition (26), Northwest Shelf Province (27), Central Western Shelf Transition (28), Central Western Shelf Province (29), Southwest Shelf Transition (30), Southwest Shelf Province (31), Great Australian Bight Shelf Transition (32), Spencer Gulf Shelf Province (33), Western Bass Strait Shelf Transition (34), Bass Strait Shelf Province (35), Southeast Shelf Transition (37), Central Eastern Shelf Province (38), Central Eastern Shelf Transition (39), Northwest Province (4), Northeast Shelf Province (40), Northeast Shelf Transition (41), Central Western Transition (5), Central Western Province (6), Southern Province (8)
Original AFD Distribution Data
Afrotropical Region
- South Africa
Australian Region
- Australia
- Lord Howe Island
- New South Wales: Central E coast, Lower E coast, SE oceanic
- Northern Territory: N coast
- Queensland: Central E coast, Great Barrier Reef, Gulf of Carpentaria, NE coast, SE oceanic
- South Australia: Great Australian Bight, S Gulfs coast
- Victoria: Bass Strait
- Western Australia: Central W coast, Lower W coast, NW coast
- Federated States of Micronesia
- Fiji
- Hawaii
- Palau
- Papua New Guinea
Oriental Region
- India
- Indonesia
- Philippines
Palaearctic Region
- Japan
Distribution References
History of changes
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Species Eudistoma amplum (Sluiter, 1909)
- Polycitor amplus Sluiter, C.P. 1909. Die Tunicaten der Siboga Expedition. Pt II. Die merosomen Ascidien. Siboga-Expéditie Report 56B: 1-112 [21].
Type data:
Syntype(s) ZMA TU781, TU770, reef, Sailus Ketjil and reef, Banda Is., Indonesia. - Polycitor discolor Sluiter, C.P. 1909. Die Tunicaten der Siboga Expedition. Pt II. Die merosomen Ascidien. Siboga-Expéditie Report 56B: 1-112 [17].
Type data:
Syntype(s) ZMA TU785.1, TU785.2, TU785.3, reef, Savu Is., 16–23 m, Jedan Is., 13 m, Indonesia [6°07'30"N 120°26'E].
Taxonomic Decision for Synonymy
- Kott, P. 1990. The Australian Ascidiacea Pt 2, Aplousobranchia (1). Memoirs of the Queensland Museum 29(1): 1-266 [194]
Distribution
States
Queensland
Extra Distribution Information
Micronesia, Indonesia, Palau Ils, Papua New Guinea, Philippines,.
IMCRA
Northeast Shelf Province (40), Northeast Shelf Transition (41)
Original AFD Distribution Data
Australian Region
- Australia
- Queensland: Great Barrier Reef
- Federated States of Micronesia
- Palau
- Papua New Guinea
Oriental Region
- Philippines
Ecological Descriptors
Benthic, marine.
General References
Kott, P. 2003. New syntheses and new species in the Australian Ascidiacea. Journal of Natural History 37: 1611-1653 [1624]
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Species Eudistoma anaematum Kott, 1990
- Eudistoma anaematum Kott, P. 1990. The Australian Ascidiacea Pt 2, Aplousobranchia (1). Memoirs of the Queensland Museum 29(1): 1-266 [196].
Type data:
Holotype QM GH4611, Wistari Reef, Capricorn Group, QLD.
Paratype(s) QM GH4610, GH4612–3.
Distribution
States
Queensland
IMCRA
Northeast Shelf Province (40), Northeast Shelf Transition (41)
Original AFD Distribution Data
Australian Region
- Australia
- Queensland: Great Barrier Reef
Ecological Descriptors
Benthic, marine.
Extra Ecological Information
Rubble fauna.
History of changes
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- Polycitor (Eudistoma) paesslerioides angolanum Michaelsen, W. 1914. Ueber einige westÄafrikanische Ascidien. Zoologischer Anzeiger 43: 423-432 [430] [proposed with subspecific rank in Polycitor paesslerioides Michaelsen, 1914].
Type data:
Holotype ZMH, Angola, Ambrizete, West Africa. - Eudistoma snakabri Tokioka, T. 1954. Contributions to Japanese ascidian fauna VII. Invertebrate fauna of the intertidal zone of the Tokara Islands. VII Ascidians. Publications of the Seto Marine Biological Laboratory 3(3): 239-264 [251].
Type data:
Syntype(s) SMBL 134, Ose, Takarazima, Tokara Is., Japan.
Taxonomic Decision for Synonymy
- Kott, P. 1990. The Australian Ascidiacea Pt 2, Aplousobranchia (1). Memoirs of the Queensland Museum 29(1): 1-266 [197]
Distribution
States
Queensland, Western Australia
Extra Distribution Information
Tokara Is., W Africa.
IMCRA
Northwest Shelf Province (27), Central Western Shelf Province (29), Southwest Shelf Transition (30), Southwest Shelf Province (31), Northeast Shelf Province (40), Northeast Shelf Transition (41)
Original AFD Distribution Data
Afrotropical Region
Australian Region
- Australia
- Queensland: Great Barrier Reef
- Western Australia: Lower W coast, NW coast
Ecological Descriptors
Benthic, marine.
History of changes
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Species Eudistoma aureum Kott, 1990
- Eudistoma aureum Kott, P. 1990. The Australian Ascidiacea Pt 2, Aplousobranchia (1). Memoirs of the Queensland Museum 29(1): 1-266 [199].
Type data:
Holotype SAMA E2084, off West Beach, Gulf St Vincent, 12–20 m, SA.
Paratype(s) SAMA E2085.
Distribution
States
South Australia
IMCRA
Spencer Gulf Shelf Province (33)
Original AFD Distribution Data
Australian Region
- Australia
- South Australia: S Gulfs coast
Ecological Descriptors
Benthic, marine.
Extra Ecological Information
Posidonia [Posidoniaceae] beds.
History of changes
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Species Eudistoma bulbatum Kott, 1990
- Eudistoma bulbatum Kott, P. 1990. The Australian Ascidiacea Pt 2, Aplousobranchia (1). Memoirs of the Queensland Museum 29(1): 1-266 [200].
Type data:
Holotype AM Y2204, off Cronulla, 140 m, NSW.
Paratype(s) AM Y835, Y842, Y1120.
Distribution
States
New South Wales
Extra Distribution Information
Known only from type locality.
IMCRA
Southeast Shelf Transition (37), Central Eastern Shelf Province (38)
Original AFD Distribution Data
Australian Region
- Australia
- New South Wales: Lower E coast
Ecological Descriptors
Benthic, marine.
History of changes
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Species Eudistoma carnosum Kott, 1990
- Eudistoma carnosum Kott, P. 1990. The Australian Ascidiacea Pt 2, Aplousobranchia (1). Memoirs of the Queensland Museum 29(1): 1-266 [201].
Type data:
Holotype AM Y1289, Fish Hook Bay, Cape Vlamingh, Rottnest Is., WA.
Paratype(s) AM Y1290, Y1291.
Distribution
States
Northern Territory, Western Australia
IMCRA
Timor Transition (1), Northern Shelf Province (25), Northwest Shelf Transition (26), Central Western Shelf Province (29), Southwest Shelf Transition (30), Southwest Shelf Province (31)
Original AFD Distribution Data
Australian Region
- Australia
- Northern Territory: N coast
- Western Australia: Lower W coast
Ecological Descriptors
Benthic, marine.
Extra Ecological Information
Under undercut of limestone reefs.
General References
Kott, P. 2004. Ascidiacea (Tunicata) in Australian waters of the Timor and Arafura Seas. The Beagle, Records of the Museums and Art Galleries of the Northern Territory 20: 37-81 [42]
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Species Eudistoma constrictum Kott, 1990
- Eudistoma constrictum Kott, P. 1990. The Australian Ascidiacea Pt 2, Aplousobranchia (1). Memoirs of the Queensland Museum 29(1): 1-266 [203].
Type data:
Holotype SAMA E2083, on headland near Chinaman's Hat Is., York Peninsula, Great Australian Bight, SA.
Paratype(s) QM GH2291, GH4186.
Distribution
States
South Australia
IMCRA
Great Australian Bight Shelf Transition (32), Spencer Gulf Shelf Province (33)
Original AFD Distribution Data
Australian Region
- Australia
- South Australia: Great Australian Bight, S Gulfs coast
Ecological Descriptors
Benthic, marine.
History of changes
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Species Eudistoma convocatum Kott, 2008
- Eudistoma convocatum Kott, P. 2008. Ascidiacea (Tunicata) from deep waters of the continental shelf of Western Australia. Journal of Natural History 42(15-16): 1103-1217.
Type data:
Holotype WAM Z27515, QM G328114, Western Australia CSIRO SS10/05 (Albany, Stn 22) [118.2940E 35.3350S].
Distribution
States
Western Australia
IMCRA
Southwest Shelf Province (31)
History of changes
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Species Eudistoma eboreum Kott, 1990
- Eudistoma eboreum Kott, P. 1990. The Australian Ascidiacea Pt 2, Aplousobranchia (1). Memoirs of the Queensland Museum 29(1): 1-266 [205].
Type data:
Holotype QM GH336, MacGillivray's Reef, near Lizard Is., 14 m, QLD.
Distribution
States
Northern Territory, Queensland, Western Australia
Extra Distribution Information
Known only from type locality.
IMCRA
Northern Shelf Province (25), Northwest Shelf Transition (26), Central Western Shelf Province (29), Northeast Shelf Province (40), Northeast Shelf Transition (41), Central Western Province (6)
Ecological Descriptors
Benthic, marine.
General References
Kott, P. 2004. Ascidiacea (Tunicata) in Australian waters of the Timor and Arafura Seas. The Beagle, Records of the Museums and Art Galleries of the Northern Territory 20: 37-81 [39 and fig. 22a]
Kott, P. 2008. Biogeographic implications of Ascidiacea (Tunicata) from the Wessel Islands (Arafura Sea). The Beagle, Records of the Museums and Art Galleries of the Northern Territory 24: 63-77 [68]
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- Colella elongata Herdman, W.A. 1886. Report on the Tunicata collected during the voyage of H.M.S. Challenger during the years 1873–1876. Pt II, Ascidiae compositae. Report on the Scientific Results of the Voyage of H.M.S. Challenger 1873–1876, Zoology 14(38): 1-425 [110].
Type data:
Status unknown, BMNH (depository uncertain, not found), Port Jackson, 60 m, NSW.
Distribution
States
New South Wales, Queensland
IMCRA
Southeast Shelf Transition (37), Central Eastern Shelf Province (38), Central Eastern Shelf Transition (39)
Original AFD Distribution Data
Australian Region
- Australia
- New South Wales: Central E coast, Lower E coast
- Queensland: Central E coast
Ecological Descriptors
Benthic, marine.
Extra Ecological Information
Muddy habitats and wharf piles in protected waters.
General References
Kott, P. 1990. The Australian Ascidiacea Pt 2, Aplousobranchia (1). Memoirs of the Queensland Museum 29(1): 1-266 [205]
History of changes
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- Polycitor gilboviridis Sluiter, C.P. 1909. Die Tunicaten der Siboga Expedition. Pt II. Die merosomen Ascidien. Siboga-Expéditie Report 56B: 1-112 [6].
Type data:
Lectotype ZMA TU1269, reef, Kabaena Is., Indonesia.
Paralectotype(s) ZMA TU788.Subsequent designation references:
Spoel, S. van der 1969. Catalogue of the type specimens of Tunicata in the Zoological Museum in Amsterdam. Bulletin Zoölogisch Museum, Universiteit van Amsterdam 1(13): 157-200 [186].
Distribution
States
Queensland
IMCRA
Northeast Shelf Province (40), Northeast Shelf Transition (41)
Original AFD Distribution Data
Australian Region
- Australia
- Queensland: Great Barrier Reef
- Palau
- Papua New Guinea
Oriental Region
- Indonesia
Ecological Descriptors
Benthic, marine.
General References
Kott, P. 1990. The Australian Ascidiacea Pt 2, Aplousobranchia (1). Memoirs of the Queensland Museum 29(1): 1-266 [206]
Monniot, F. & Monniot, C. 1996. New collections of ascidians from the western Pacific and Southeastern Asia. Micronesica 29(2): 133-279 [189]
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- Polycitor glaucus Sluiter, C.P. 1909. Die Tunicaten der Siboga Expedition. Pt II. Die merosomen Ascidien. Siboga-Expéditie Report 56B: 1-112 [12].
Type data:
Holotype ZMA TU790, 274 m, Indonesia [8°19'S 117°41'E]. - Eudistoma rigida Tokioka, T. 1955. Ascidians from the Palao Islands II. Publications of the Seto Marine Biological Laboratory 5(1): 43-57 [50].
Type data:
Syntype(s) SMBL 98, reef, off Gadaraku, Palau Is.
Taxonomic Decision for Synonymy
- Kott, P. 1990. The Australian Ascidiacea Pt 2, Aplousobranchia (1). Memoirs of the Queensland Museum 29(1): 1-266 [208]
Distribution
States
Queensland
Extra Distribution Information
West Pacific Ocean.
IMCRA
Northeast Shelf Province (40), Northeast Shelf Transition (41)
Original AFD Distribution Data
Australian Region
- Australia
- Queensland: Great Barrier Reef
Oriental Region
- Indonesia
Ecological Descriptors
Benthic, marine.
History of changes
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Species Eudistoma globosum Kott, 1957
- Eudistoma globosum Kott, P. 1957. Ascidians of Australia II. Aplousobranchiata Lahille; Clavelinidae Forbes and Hanley and Polyclinidae Verrill. Australian Journal of Marine and Freshwater Research 8(1): 64-110 [72].
Type data:
Syntype(s) AM Y1275 (whereabouts of other syntype(s) unknown), Little Geordie Bay, Rottnest Is., WA.
Distribution
States
Queensland, Western Australia
IMCRA
Central Western Shelf Province (29), Southwest Shelf Transition (30), Southwest Shelf Province (31), Northeast Shelf Province (40), Northeast Shelf Transition (41)
Original AFD Distribution Data
Australian Region
- Australia
- Queensland: Great Barrier Reef
- Western Australia: Lower W coast
Ecological Descriptors
Benthic, marine.
General References
Kott, P. 1990. The Australian Ascidiacea Pt 2, Aplousobranchia (1). Memoirs of the Queensland Museum 29(1): 1-266 [210]
History of changes
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Species Eudistoma gracilum Kott, 1990
- Eudistoma gracilum Kott, P. 1990. The Australian Ascidiacea Pt 2, Aplousobranchia (1). Memoirs of the Queensland Museum 29(1): 1-266 [211].
Type data:
Holotype QM GH4531, north reef, Heron Is., QLD.
Paratype(s) QM GH4532.
Distribution
States
Queensland
Extra Distribution Information
Known only from type locality.
IMCRA
Northeast Shelf Province (40), Northeast Shelf Transition (41)
Original AFD Distribution Data
Australian Region
- Australia
- Queensland: Great Barrier Reef
Ecological Descriptors
Benthic, marine.
History of changes
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Species Eudistoma incubitum Kott, 1990
- Eudistoma incubitum Kott, P. 1990. The Australian Ascidiacea Pt 2, Aplousobranchia (1). Memoirs of the Queensland Museum 29(1): 1-266 [212].
Type data:
Holotype QM GH4537, NW Wistari Reef, Capricorn Group, QLD.
Paratype(s) QM GH4538.
Distribution
States
Queensland
Extra Distribution Information
Known only from type locality.
IMCRA
Northeast Shelf Province (40), Northeast Shelf Transition (41)
Original AFD Distribution Data
Australian Region
- Australia
- Queensland: Great Barrier Reef
Ecological Descriptors
Benthic, marine.
History of changes
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- Distoma laysani Sluiter, C.P. 1900. Tunicaten aus dem Stillen Ocean. Zoologische Jahrbücher. Abteilung für Systematik 13: 1-35 [9].
Type data:
Syntype(s) ZMA TU795, Laysan. - Distoma parva Sluiter, C.P. 1900. Tunicaten aus dem Stillen Ocean. Zoologische Jahrbücher. Abteilung für Systematik 13: 1-35 [6].
Type data:
Lectotype ZMA TU1301, Laysan, Indonesia.
Paralectotype(s) ZMA TU508, TU803; ZMA TU803.Subsequent designation references:
Spoel, S. van der 1969. Catalogue of the type specimens of Tunicata in the Zoological Museum in Amsterdam. Bulletin Zoölogisch Museum, Universiteit van Amsterdam 1(13): 157-200 [176].
Taxonomic Decision for Synonymy
- Kott, P. 1990. The Australian Ascidiacea Pt 2, Aplousobranchia (1). Memoirs of the Queensland Museum 29(1): 1-266 [214]
Distribution
States
New South Wales, Queensland
Extra Distribution Information
West Pacific Ocean.
IMCRA
Southeast Transition (11), Central Eastern Province (12), Tasman Basin Province (13), Lord Howe Province (14), Southeast Shelf Transition (37), Central Eastern Shelf Province (38), Central Eastern Shelf Transition (39), Northeast Shelf Province (40), Northeast Shelf Transition (41)
Original AFD Distribution Data
Australian Region
- Australia
- Lord Howe Island
- New South Wales: Central E coast, Lower E coast, SE oceanic
- Queensland: Central E coast, Great Barrier Reef, NE coast
- Hawaii
- Palau
Oriental Region
- Indonesia
- Philippines
Ecological Descriptors
Benthic, marine.
Extra Ecological Information
From high intertidal region.
History of changes
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Species Eudistoma maculosum Kott, 1990
- Eudistoma maculosum Kott, P. 1990. The Australian Ascidiacea Pt 2, Aplousobranchia (1). Memoirs of the Queensland Museum 29(1): 1-266 [216].
Type data:
Holotype QM GH1304, Ward Is., 20–25 m, SA.
Paratype(s) QM GH1278, GH2391.
Distribution
States
New South Wales, South Australia, Victoria, Western Australia
IMCRA
Central Western Shelf Province (29), Southwest Shelf Transition (30), Southwest Shelf Province (31), Great Australian Bight Shelf Transition (32), Spencer Gulf Shelf Province (33), Western Bass Strait Shelf Transition (34), Bass Strait Shelf Province (35), Southeast Shelf Transition (37), Central Eastern Shelf Province (38)
Original AFD Distribution Data
Australian Region
- Australia
- New South Wales: Lower E coast
- South Australia: Great Australian Bight, S Gulfs coast
- Victoria: Bass Strait
- Western Australia: Lower W coast
Ecological Descriptors
Benthic, marine.
History of changes
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Species Eudistoma malum Kott, 1990
- Eudistoma malum Kott, P. 1990. The Australian Ascidiacea Pt 2, Aplousobranchia (1). Memoirs of the Queensland Museum 29(1): 1-266 [217].
Type data:
Holotype QM G11939, Heron Is., Capricorn Group, 10 m, QLD.
Paratype(s) QM G11940.
Distribution
States
Queensland
IMCRA
Northeast Shelf Province (40), Northeast Shelf Transition (41)
Original AFD Distribution Data
Australian Region
- Australia
- Queensland: Great Barrier Reef
Ecological Descriptors
Benthic, marine.
History of changes
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Species Eudistoma microlarvum Kott, 1990
- Eudistoma microlarvum Kott, P. 1990. The Australian Ascidiacea Pt 2, Aplousobranchia (1). Memoirs of the Queensland Museum 29(1): 1-266 [218].
Type data:
Holotype QM GH4520, Point Lookout, North Stradbroke Is., QLD.
Paratype(s) QM GH4521.
Distribution
States
Queensland
IMCRA
Central Eastern Shelf Transition (39)
Original AFD Distribution Data
Australian Region
- Australia
- Queensland: Central E coast
Ecological Descriptors
Benthic, marine.
Extra Ecological Information
Sandy habitats.
History of changes
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Species Eudistoma ovatum (Herdman, 1886)
- Psammaplidium ovatum Herdman, W.A. 1886. Report on the Tunicata collected during the voyage of H.M.S. Challenger during the years 1873–1876. Pt II, Ascidiae compositae. Report on the Scientific Results of the Voyage of H.M.S. Challenger 1873–1876, Zoology 14(38): 1-425 [246].
Type data:
Holotype BMNH BM 30.9.23.19, Torres Strait, Cape Boileau, 6–22 m, northern Australia.
Distribution
States
Northern Territory, Queensland
Extra Distribution Information
West Pacific Ocean.
IMCRA
Timor Transition (1), Northern Shelf Province (25), Northwest Shelf Transition (26)
Ecological Descriptors
Benthic, marine.
General References
Kott, P. 2004. Ascidiacea (Tunicata) in Australian waters of the Timor and Arafura Seas. The Beagle, Records of the Museums and Art Galleries of the Northern Territory 20: 37-81 [42]
Kott, P. 2008. Biogeographic implications of Ascidiacea (Tunicata) from the Wessel Islands (Arafura Sea). The Beagle, Records of the Museums and Art Galleries of the Northern Territory 24: 63-77 [68]
History of changes
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Species Eudistoma pratulum Kott, 1990
- Eudistoma pratulum Kott, P. 1990. The Australian Ascidiacea Pt 2, Aplousobranchia (1). Memoirs of the Queensland Museum 29(1): 1-266 [224].
Type data:
Holotype QM GH4606, Heron Is., QLD.
Paratype(s) QM GH4607.
Distribution
States
Queensland
Extra Distribution Information
Known only from type locality.
IMCRA
Central Eastern Shelf Transition (39), Northeast Shelf Province (40), Northeast Shelf Transition (41)
Original AFD Distribution Data
Australian Region
- Australia
- Queensland: NE coast
Ecological Descriptors
Benthic, marine.
Extra Ecological Information
Low water mark.
History of changes
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Species Eudistoma purpureum Kott, 1990
- Eudistoma purpureum Kott, P. 1990. The Australian Ascidiacea Pt 2, Aplousobranchia (1). Memoirs of the Queensland Museum 29(1): 1-266 [225].
Type data:
Holotype QM GH4466, near reef edge, Wistari Reef, QLD.
Paratype(s) QM GH4467, GH4455.
Distribution
States
Queensland
IMCRA
Northeast Shelf Province (40), Northeast Shelf Transition (41)
Original AFD Distribution Data
Australian Region
- Australia
- Queensland: Great Barrier Reef
Ecological Descriptors
Benthic, marine.
History of changes
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- Psammaplidium pyriforme Herdman, W.A. 1886. Report on the Tunicata collected during the voyage of H.M.S. Challenger during the years 1873–1876. Pt II, Ascidiae compositae. Report on the Scientific Results of the Voyage of H.M.S. Challenger 1873–1876, Zoology 14(38): 1-425 [419].
Type data:
Holotype BMNH 1887.2.4.482, Flinders Passage, 16 m, Torres Strait [10°30'S 142°18'E]. - Polycitor arenaceus Sluiter, C.P. 1909. Die Tunicaten der Siboga Expedition. Pt II. Die merosomen Ascidien. Siboga-Expéditie Report 56B: 1-112 [13].
Type data:
Holotype ZMA TU782, reef, Sawan, Sian Is., Indonesia. - Eudistoma vulgare Monniot, F. 1988. Ascidies de Nouvelle-Calédonie V. Polycitoridae du Lagon. Bulletin du Muséum National d'Histoire Naturelle, Paris [published 1907-1971] 4 10A(2): 197-235 [213].
Type data:
Holotype MNHP A3 Eud 57, New Caledonia.
Taxonomic Decision for Synonymy
- Kott, P. 2004. Ascidiacea (Tunicata) in Australian waters of the Timor and Arafura Seas. The Beagle, Records of the Museums and Art Galleries of the Northern Territory 20: 37-81 [42]
Distribution
States
Northern Territory, Queensland, Western Australia
IMCRA
Northern Shelf Province (25), Northwest Shelf Province (27), Central Eastern Shelf Transition (39), Northeast Shelf Province (40), Northeast Shelf Transition (41)
Ecological Descriptors
Benthic, marine.
General References
Kott, P. 1990. The Australian Ascidiacea Pt 2, Aplousobranchia (1). Memoirs of the Queensland Museum 29(1): 1-266 [226]
Kott, P. 2008. Biogeographic implications of Ascidiacea (Tunicata) from the Wessel Islands (Arafura Sea). The Beagle, Records of the Museums and Art Galleries of the Northern Territory 24: 63-77 [68]
History of changes
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Species Eudistoma reginum Kott, 1990
- Eudistoma reginum Kott, P. 1990. The Australian Ascidiacea Pt 2, Aplousobranchia (1). Memoirs of the Queensland Museum 29(1): 1-266 [228].
Type data:
Holotype QM G11948, reef edge, Heron Is., QLD.
Paratype(s) QM G11949, G11950, G11951.
Distribution
States
Queensland
IMCRA
Northeast Shelf Province (40), Northeast Shelf Transition (41)
Original AFD Distribution Data
Australian Region
- Australia
- Queensland: Great Barrier Reef
- Palau
Oriental Region
- Indonesia
Ecological Descriptors
Benthic, marine.
Extra Ecological Information
Underside of rubble behind reef edge.
History of changes
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Species Eudistoma sabulosum Kott, 1990
- Eudistoma sabulosum Kott, P. 1990. The Australian Ascidiacea Pt 2, Aplousobranchia (1). Memoirs of the Queensland Museum 29(1): 1-266 [229].
Type data:
Holotype QM GH937, Topgallant Is., 5 m, SA.
Paratype(s) QM GH4591.
Distribution
States
South Australia, Victoria
IMCRA
Spencer Gulf Shelf Province (33), Western Bass Strait Shelf Transition (34), Bass Strait Shelf Province (35), Southeast Shelf Transition (37)
Original AFD Distribution Data
Australian Region
- Australia
- South Australia: S Gulfs coast
- Victoria: Bass Strait
Ecological Descriptors
Benthic, marine.
History of changes
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- Eudistoma sluiteri Hartmeyer, R. 1909. Ascidien (continuation of work by Seeliger). pp. 1281-1488 in Bronn, H.G. (ed.). Klassen und Ordnungen des Tier-Reichs. Leipzig : C.F. Winter Vol. 3, suppl. pts 81–87. [1488] [nom. nov. for Polycitor mollisSluiter, 1909].
Type data:
Syntype(s). - Polycitor mollis Sluiter, C.P. 1909. Die Tunicaten der Siboga Expedition. Pt II. Die merosomen Ascidien. Siboga-Expéditie Report 56B: 1-112 [11] [junior homonym of Eudistoma molle (Ritter, 1900)].
Type data:
Holotype ZMA TU801, Kambaragi Bay, Tanal Djampeah, Indonesia. - Eudistoma muscosum Kott, P. 1990. The Australian Ascidiacea Pt 2, Aplousobranchia (1). Memoirs of the Queensland Museum 29(1): 1-266 [220] [unnecessary nom. nov. for Polycitor mollisSluiter, 1909].
Type data:
Syntype(s).
Distribution
States
Northern Territory, Queensland
IMCRA
Timor Transition (1), Northern Shelf Province (25), Northwest Shelf Transition (26), Northeast Shelf Province (40), Northeast Shelf Transition (41)
Original AFD Distribution Data
Australian Region
- Australia
- Northern Territory: N coast
- Queensland: Great Barrier Reef
Oriental Region
- Indonesia
Ecological Descriptors
Benthic, marine.
General References
Kott, P. 2004. Ascidiacea (Tunicata) in Australian waters of the Timor and Arafura Seas. The Beagle, Records of the Museums and Art Galleries of the Northern Territory 20: 37-81 [43]
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Species Eudistoma superlatum Kott, 1990
- Eudistoma superlatum Kott, P. 1990. The Australian Ascidiacea Pt 2, Aplousobranchia (1). Memoirs of the Queensland Museum 29(1): 1-266 [229].
Type data:
Holotype WAM 822.83 (QM GH2136), near South Passage, Shark Bay, 10–15 m, WA.
Paratype(s) WAM 189.75.
Distribution
States
Northern Territory, Western Australia
IMCRA
Timor Transition (1), Northern Shelf Province (25), Northwest Shelf Transition (26), Northwest Shelf Province (27), Central Western Shelf Transition (28), Central Western Shelf Province (29), Southwest Shelf Transition (30), Southwest Shelf Province (31), Northwest Province (4), Central Western Transition (5)
Original AFD Distribution Data
Australian Region
- Australia
- Northern Territory: N coast
- Western Australia: Central W coast, Lower W coast, NW coast
Ecological Descriptors
Benthic, marine.
General References
Kott, P. 2004. Ascidiacea (Tunicata) in Australian waters of the Timor and Arafura Seas. The Beagle, Records of the Museums and Art Galleries of the Northern Territory 20: 37-81 [27]
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Species Eudistoma tigrum Kott, 1990
- Eudistoma tigrum Kott, P. 1990. The Australian Ascidiacea Pt 2, Aplousobranchia (1). Memoirs of the Queensland Museum 29(1): 1-266 [231].
Type data:
Holotype QM G11941, Heron Is., Great Barrier Reef, QLD.
Paratype(s) QM G11942–4, GH1362.
Distribution
States
Queensland, Western Australia
IMCRA
Central Western Shelf Province (29), Southwest Shelf Transition (30), Southwest Shelf Province (31), Northeast Shelf Province (40), Northeast Shelf Transition (41)
Original AFD Distribution Data
Australian Region
- Australia
- Queensland: Great Barrier Reef
- Western Australia: Lower W coast
- Fiji
Ecological Descriptors
Benthic, marine.
Extra Ecological Information
Lower water mark, rubble zone.
History of changes
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Species Eudistoma tumidum Kott, 1990
- Eudistoma tumidum Kott, P. 1990. The Australian Ascidiacea Pt 2, Aplousobranchia (1). Memoirs of the Queensland Museum 29(1): 1-266 [232].
Type data:
Holotype AM Y1068, Gulf of Carpentaria, NT [16°52'42"S 140°56'12"E].
Distribution
States
Queensland
Extra Distribution Information
Known only from type locality.
IMCRA
Northern Shelf Province (25)
Original AFD Distribution Data
Australian Region
- Australia
- Queensland: Gulf of Carpentaria
Ecological Descriptors
Benthic, marine.
History of changes
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