New species and global revision of Hippasteria (Hippasterinae: Goniasteridae; Asteroidea; Echinodermata). (June 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Mah, Christopher; Neill, Kate; Eléaume, Marc; Foltz, David
• Is Part Of: Zoological journal of the Linnean Society. Volume 171:Number 2(2014:Jun.)
• Page Start: 422
• Page End: 456
• Publication Date: 2014-06
• Subjects: Zoology -- Periodicals; 590
• DOI: 10.1111/zoj.12131
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0024-4082

Abstract

<abstract abstract-type="main"> <title> <x xml:space="preserve">Abstract</x> </title> <p>A molecular phylogenetic analysis of the genus <italic>Hippasteria</italic>, rooted against <italic>Evoplosoma</italic>, has provided the basis for taxonomic revisions and provided insight into the biogeography of a widely occurring, cold‐water group of corallivorous asteroids. Herein, we describe three new species, <italic><bold>H</bold></italic><bold><italic>ippasteria mcknighti</italic> sp. nov.</bold>, <italic><bold>H</bold></italic><bold><italic>ippasteria muscipula</italic> sp. nov.</bold>, and <italic><bold>H</bold></italic><bold><italic>ippasteria tiburoni</italic> sp. nov.</bold>, from deep‐water settings. Additionally, in light of taxonomic changes, we further elaborate on distribution data for multiple species. Range extensions for <italic>Hippasteria phrygiana</italic> and <italic>Hippasteria californica</italic> are included. Discussions about biogeography, cladogenic events, and morphology are also presented. © 2014 The Linnean Society of London</p> </abstract>