Molecular evidence for multiple lineages in the gorgonian family Plexauridae (Anthozoa: Octocorallia)

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HBOI Faculty Contributions
Contributors
Wirshing, H. H.
Messing, Charles G.
Douady, C. J.
Reed, John K.
Stanhope, M. J.
Shivji, M. S.
Publisher
Springer-Verlag.
Date Issued
2005
Note

In several instances, genera containing Atlantic and Pacific species were recovered as monophyletic (Muricea spp., Bebryce spp.). However, in at least three cases (Echinomuricea spp., Thesea spp., Villogorgia spp.), placement of Atlantic and Pacific species in the same genus may reflect convergence of sclerite morphology. The results indicate a strong need for reexamination of octocoral taxonomy using a combination of molecular, morphological, and chemical evidence.

Language
English
Type
Text
Genre
article
Extent
13 p.
Subject (Topical)
Octocorallia
Anthozoa, Fossil
Paleontology --Paleozoic
Corals --Anatomy
Gorgonidae
Identifier
2796046
Additional Information
In several instances, genera containing Atlantic and Pacific species were recovered as monophyletic (Muricea spp., Bebryce spp.). However, in at least three cases (Echinomuricea spp., Thesea spp., Villogorgia spp.), placement of Atlantic and Pacific species in the same genus may reflect convergence of sclerite morphology. The results indicate a strong need for reexamination of octocoral taxonomy using a combination of molecular, morphological, and chemical evidence.
This manuscript is a version of an article with the final publication found online at http://www.springerlink.com and may be cited as: Wirshing, H. H., C. G. Messing, C. J. Douady, J. Reed, M. J. Stanhope and M. S. Shivji (2005) Molecular evidence for multiple lineages in the gorgonian family Plexauridae (Anthozoa: Octocorallia), Marine Biology 147:497–508 doi: 10.1007/s00227-005-1592-y
Florida Atlantic University. Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute contribution #1601.
Date Backup
2005
Date Text
2005
DOI
10.1007/s00227-005-1592-y
Date Issued (EDTF)
2005
Extension


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FADT2796046
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single unit
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Wirshing, H. H.

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13 p.
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/FCLA/DT/2796046
Title Plain
Molecular evidence for multiple lineages in the gorgonian family Plexauridae (Anthozoa: Octocorallia)
URL
http://purl.flvc.org/FCLA/DT/2796046
Origin Information

Springer-Verlag.
2005
single unit
Title
Molecular evidence for multiple lineages in the gorgonian family Plexauridae (Anthozoa: Octocorallia)
Other Title Info

Molecular evidence for multiple lineages in the gorgonian family Plexauridae (Anthozoa: Octocorallia)