First report of marine Gastrotricha from Chilean beaches
- 1University of Hamburg
- 2Universidad de Los Lagos
- 3
- 4Universidad Católica del Norte
- 5
Journal
Latin American Journal of Aquatic Research
ISSN
0718-560X
0717-7178
Open Access
gold
Volume
47
Start page
684
End page
693
ABSTRACT A recent study of the meiofauna from several intertidal sites along the coast of Chile yielded several gastrotrich specimens. The number of specimens was too small to assess the ecology of the individual species; however, as there are no published records of Gastrotricha in Chile until recently, it is important to document the presence of this group in order to stimulate further research. We report specimens of the genera Lepidodasys, Cephalodasys, Macrodasys, Tetranchyroderma, Xenotrichula and several morphotypes of Turbanella. Additionally, we provide some initial data on the population density of Lepidodasys sp. at Coihuin (Puerto Montt) and an observation of them feeding on nematodes.
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