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. 2019 Nov 5;4692(1):zootaxa.4692.1.1.
doi: 10.11646/zootaxa.4692.1.1.

Black Corals (Anthozoa: Antipatharia) from the Southwestern Atlantic

Manuela M Lima  1 , Ralf T S Cordeiro, Carlos D Perez
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Black Corals (Anthozoa: Antipatharia) from the Southwestern Atlantic

Manuela M Lima et al. Zootaxa. .

Abstract

Black corals (Cnidaria: Hexacorallia: Antipatharia) occur in all oceans of the globe, especially at depths greater than 50 m. However, their richness is underestimated due to the scarcity of studies on this group, especially in deep waters. The south Atlantic is one of the most depauperate regions in terms of our knowledge of antipatharians. Herein, we report 34 antipatharian species for the Southwestern Atlantic. Additionally, based on the examination of museum specimens, three species are new records in the Atlantic (Parantipathes laricides; Stichopathes paucispina and S. spiessi); and 17 had their distribution expanded, representing six families (Antipathidae, Cladopathidae, Leiopathidae, Myriopathidae, Schizopathidae and Stylopathidae). Additionally, the richness, distribution and associations of antipatharians are briefly discussed. An artificial key to South Atlantic antipatharians is included.

Keywords: Coelenterata, Cnidaria, Deep-sea, Seamounts, Potiguar Basin, Rio Grande Rise.

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