Short communication, Note

Polychaetes from the Mayan underworld: phylogeny, evolution, and cryptic diversity

Brett C. Gonzalez ; Texas A&M University at Galveston, Department of Marine Biology, 200 Seawolf Parkway, Ocean and Coastal Studies Building 3029, Galveston, TX 77553, USA
Elizabeth Borda ; Texas A&M University at Galveston, Department of Marine Biology, 200 Seawolf Parkway, Ocean and Coastal Studies Building 3029, Galveston, TX 77553, USA
Russell Carvalho ; Texas A&M University at Galveston, Department of Marine Biology, 200 Seawolf Parkway, Ocean and Coastal Studies Building 3029, Galveston, TX 77553, USA
Anja Schulze ; Texas A&M University at Galveston, Department of Marine Biology, 200 Seawolf Parkway, Ocean and Coastal Studies Building 3029, Galveston, TX 77553, USA

Abstract

Recent cave diving explorations in Cenote Crustacea have led to discoveries of several undescribed annelids inhabiting sediments that lie within the halocline and marine layers. Taxonomic and genetic evaluations support their placement within Acrocirridae and Flabelligeridae, establishing new records from anchialine systems for these families. This study highlights the need for continued exploration and investigations of these mysterious labyrinths.

Keywords

cenotes; Annelida; Acrocirridae; Flabelligeridae; Sabellida

Hrčak ID:

87196

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/87196

Publication date:

30.9.2012.

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