Genus Melibe Rang, 1829
- Melibe Rang, P.C.S.A.L. 1829. Manuel de l'histoire naturelle des mollusques et de leurs coquilles. Paris. [129].
Type species:
Melibe rosea Rang, 1829 by original designation.
Introduction
Two additional, possibly undescribed, forms of Melibe have been identified; Melibe cf. australis (Angas, 1864) by Rudman (2003), and Melibe cf. pilosa Pease, 1860 by Willan (2005).
Distribution
States
New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria, Western Australia
IMCRA
Northeast Shelf Province (40)
General References
Willan, R.C. 2005. The molluscan fauna from the emergent reefs of the northernmost Sahul Shelf, Timor Sea — Ashmore, Cartier and Hibernia Reefs; biodiversity and zoogeography. pp. 51-81 in Russell, B.C. et al. (eds). Understanding the Cultural and Natural Heritage values and Management Challenges of the Ashmore Region. The Beagle, Records of the Museums and Art Galleries of the Northern Territory Suppl. 1: 248 pp. [76]
History of changes
| Published | As part of group | Action Date | Action Type | Compiler(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04-Dec-2018 | HETEROBRANCHIA | 21-Apr-2022 | MODIFIED | |
| 01-Dec-2011 | OPISTHOBRANCHIA | 01-Dec-2011 | MOVED | Dr Robin Wilson |
| 01-Dec-2011 | 01-Dec-2011 | MOVED | ||
| 24-Mar-2011 | (import) |