Capitellidae (Annelida: Polychaeta) from the Pacific Coast of Costa Rica

Eleven species of Capitellidae (Annelida: Polychaeta) belonging to eight genera are reported from the subtidal and intertidal of the Pacific Coast of Costa Rica. Three species, Mediomastus ambiseta, M. californiensis and Notomastus hemipodus, are found in highest abundances and are widespread in sub...

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Autor: Dean, Harlan K.
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Estado:Versión publicada
Fecha de publicación:2001
País:Costa Rica
Institución:Universidad de Costa Rica
Repositorio:Portal de Revistas UCR
Idioma:inglés
OAI Identifier:oai:portal.ucr.ac.cr:article/26293
Acceso en línea:https://revistas.ucr.ac.cr/index.php/rbt/article/view/26293
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:Polychaeta
Capitellidae
Costa Rica
Eastern Pacific
Tropical
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Sumario:Eleven species of Capitellidae (Annelida: Polychaeta) belonging to eight genera are reported from the subtidal and intertidal of the Pacific Coast of Costa Rica. Three species, Mediomastus ambiseta, M. californiensis and Notomastus hemipodus, are found in highest abundances and are widespread in subtidal and intertidal environments. A taxonomic key to these species is included.