The caudinid sea cucumbers of New Zealand (Echinodermata: Holothuroidea: Molpadida: Caudinidae).
Five species of Caudinidae occur in New Zealandwaters. Two new species are described: Paracaudina alta sp. nov.; Paracaudina reductia sp. nov. Two species reported previously are discussed: Paracaudina chilensis (Müller) and Paracaudina coriacea (Hutton). A lectotype has been established for P. coriacea (Hutton). Hedingia albicans var. glabra (Théel) is raised out of synonymy with Hedingia albicans (Théel), and the variety elevated to species status as Hedingia glabra (Théel). A key is provided for the New Zealand species of Caudinidae.
National Institute of Water and Atmosphere Research Ltd (NIWA), PO Box 893, Nelson 7040, New Zealand.; Email: Niki.Davey@niwa.co.nz.
Nicola
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Davey
Marine Biology Section, Museum Victoria, GPO Box 666, Melbourne 3001, Australia; Email: pmoloughlin@edmundrice.org.
Mark
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D000818:Animals; D008855:Microscopy, Electron, Scanning; D009520:New Zealand; D012616:Sea Cucumbers / Q000033:anatomy & histology* / Q000145:classification* / Q000648:ultrastructure