Jirkov, Igor A. (2011). Discussion of taxonomic characters and classification of Ampharetidae (Polychaeta). Italian Journal of Zoology. 78(Supplement 1): 78-94.

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10.1080/11250003.2011.617216 [view]

Jirkov, Igor A.

2011

78(Supplement 1): 78-94

Publication

Annelidabase. Not part of the abstract but the author includes a list of "Genera of uncertain taxonomical status" he excludes from his generic key.. Most are relatively modern genera.There is no explanatory text with this list.
1. Amathys Desbruyères, Laubier, 1996 2. Ampharana Hartman, 1967 3. Andamanella Holthe, 2002 4. Decemunciger Zottoli, 1982 5. Ecamphicteis Fauchald, 1972 6. Emaga Hartman, 1968 7. Endecamera Zottoli, 1982 8. Grassleia Solis-Weiss, 1993 9. Hobsonia Banse, 1978 10. Mooresamytha Williams, 1987 11. Paedampharete Russell, 1987 12. Pabits Chamberlin, 1919 13. Rytocephalus Quatrefages, 1866 14. Ymerana Holthe, 1986

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The morphology of about half of the valid ampharetid species (25% including types) was examined. The usefulness of morphological characters, including traditional ones and newly proposed ones, for generic diagnoses are discussed in detail. If possible, intraspecific and interspecific variation in external morphological characters, both traditional and newly proposed were examined. Some of the characters that have traditionally been used for generic identification are considered useful at a specific level. This results in a fundamental change of generic diagnoses and a considerable reduction of the number of genera from 90 described to 24 (some genera have uncertain taxonomical status). New diagnoses for all valid genera, a list of genera, a synopsis of proposed generic synonymies and an identification key for genera are provided. [Proceedings of the 10th International Polychaete Conference (20-26 June 2010, Lecce, Italy) ]

Systematics, Taxonomy

Annelida
Polychaeta

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