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Sacoproteus Smaragdinus
''Sacoproteus'' is a genus of sea slugs in the Limapontiidae family, described in 2018. It contains five species, of which four were newly described when the genus was erected, and one ('' Sacoproteus smaragdinus'') was reassigned from its previous classification of '' Stiliger smaragdinus'' as the type species of the new genus. Most of the species are mimetic of toxic "sea-grape" algae in the genus ''Caulerpa''. Species The species of the genus were found to closely mimic the appearance of different types of toxic algae that they feed on. *'' Sacoproteus smaragdinus'' (previously classified as ''Stiliger smaragdinus''): mimics ''Caulerpa racemosa'' and '' Caulerpa lentilifera'' *''Sacoproteus nishae ''Sacoproteus'' is a genus of sea slugs in the Limapontiidae family, described in 2018. It contains five species, of which four were newly described when the genus was erected, and one ('' Sacoproteus smaragdinus'') was reassigned from its previo ...'': mimics '' Caulerpa chemnitzi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sea Slugs
Sea slug is a common name for some marine invertebrates with varying levels of resemblance to terrestrial slugs. Most creatures known as sea slugs are gastropods, i.e. they are sea snails (marine gastropod mollusks) that over evolutionary time have either completely lost their shells, or have seemingly lost their shells due to having a greatly reduced or internal shell. The name "sea slug" is most often applied to nudibranchs, as well as to a paraphyletic set of other marine gastropods without obvious shells. Sea slugs have an enormous variation in body shape, color, and size. Most are partially translucent. The often bright colors of reef-dwelling species implies that these animals are under constant threat of predators, but the color can serve as a warning to other animals of the sea slug's toxic stinging cells (nematocysts) or offensive taste. Like all gastropods, they have small, razor-sharp teeth, called radulas. Most sea slugs have a pair of rhinophores—sensory tent ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Limapontiidae
Limapontiidae is a taxonomic family of small to minute sacoglossan sea slugs. These are marine opisthobranch gastropod mollusks.Bouchet, P.; Gofas, S. (2011). Limapontiidae. Accessed through: World Register of Marine Species at http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=23063 on 2011-04-12 These sea slugs resemble nudibranchs, but are not closely related to them. Most of the species are green because of the green algae they eat and live on. In the taxonomy of Bouchet & Rocroi (2005), the former family Stiligeridae is described as a synonym of the family Limapontiidae Gray, 1847, belonging to the superfamily Limapontioidea Jensen, 1996. This family has no subfamilies. Genera The following genera belong to the family Limapontiidae: * '' Alderella'' Odhner in Franc, 1968 * ''Alderia'' Allman, 1846 * '' Alderiopsis'' Baba, 1968 * '' Calliopaea'' d'Orbigny, 1837 * '' Costasiella'' Pruvot-Fol, 1951 - 15 speciesSwennen C. (31 August 2007). "'' Costasiella coronata'', ne ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sacoproteus Smaragdinus
''Sacoproteus'' is a genus of sea slugs in the Limapontiidae family, described in 2018. It contains five species, of which four were newly described when the genus was erected, and one ('' Sacoproteus smaragdinus'') was reassigned from its previous classification of '' Stiliger smaragdinus'' as the type species of the new genus. Most of the species are mimetic of toxic "sea-grape" algae in the genus ''Caulerpa''. Species The species of the genus were found to closely mimic the appearance of different types of toxic algae that they feed on. *'' Sacoproteus smaragdinus'' (previously classified as ''Stiliger smaragdinus''): mimics ''Caulerpa racemosa'' and '' Caulerpa lentilifera'' *''Sacoproteus nishae ''Sacoproteus'' is a genus of sea slugs in the Limapontiidae family, described in 2018. It contains five species, of which four were newly described when the genus was erected, and one ('' Sacoproteus smaragdinus'') was reassigned from its previo ...'': mimics '' Caulerpa chemnitzi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stiliger
''Stiliger'' is a genus of small and minute sacoglossan or sap-sucking sea slugs. They are marine gastropod mollusks in the family Limapontiidae.Stiliger Ehrenberg, 1831. In: Bouchet, P.; Gofas, S.; Rosenberg, G. (2010) World Marine Mollusca database. Accessed through: World Register of Marine Species at http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=138525 on 12 April 2011 They somewhat resemble nudibranchs, but are not closely related to them. They are a rich green in color, caused by the green algae they eat. Species Species in the genus ''Stiliger'' include: * '' Stiliger akkeshiensis'' Baba, 1935 * '' Stiliger auarita'' Caballer, Ortea & Moro, 2009 * '' Stiliger aureomarginatus'' Jensen, 1993 * '' Stiliger berghi'' Baba, 1937 * '' Stiliger costai'' Pruvot-fol, 1951 * '' Stiliger fuscovittatus'' Lance, 1962 - brown-streak stiliger * '' Stiliger illus'' Er. Marcus, 1965 * '' Stiliger llerae'' Ortea, 1981 * '' Stiliger ornatus'' Ehrenberg, 1831 * '' Stiliger viridi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Type Species
In zoological nomenclature, a type species (''species typica'') is the species name with which the name of a genus or subgenus is considered to be permanently taxonomically associated, i.e., the species that contains the biological type specimen(s). Article 67.1 A similar concept is used for suprageneric groups and called a type genus. In botanical nomenclature, these terms have no formal standing under the code of nomenclature, but are sometimes borrowed from zoological nomenclature. In botany, the type of a genus name is a specimen (or, rarely, an illustration) which is also the type of a species name. The species name that has that type can also be referred to as the type of the genus name. Names of genus and family ranks, the various subdivisions of those ranks, and some higher-rank names based on genus names, have such types. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mimicry
In evolutionary biology, mimicry is an evolved resemblance between an organism and another object, often an organism of another species. Mimicry may evolve between different species, or between individuals of the same species. Often, mimicry functions to protect a species from predators, making it an anti-predator adaptation. Mimicry evolves if a receiver (such as a predator) perceives the similarity between a mimic (the organism that has a resemblance) and a model (the organism it resembles) and as a result changes its behaviour in a way that provides a selective advantage to the mimic. The resemblances that evolve in mimicry can be visual, acoustic, chemical, tactile, or electric, or combinations of these sensory modalities. Mimicry may be to the advantage of both organisms that share a resemblance, in which case it is a form of mutualism; or mimicry can be to the detriment of one, making it parasitic or competitive. The evolutionary convergence between groups is driven by th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Caulerpa
''Caulerpa'' is a genus of seaweeds in the family Caulerpaceae (among the green algae). They are unusual because they consist of only one cell with many nuclei, making them among the biggest single cells in the world. A species in the Mediterranean can have a stolon more than long, with up to 200 fronds. This species can be invasive from time to time. Referring to the crawling habit of its thallus, the name means 'stem (that) creeps', from the Ancient Greek ' (, ‘stalk’) and ' (, ‘to creep’). Taxonomy and nomenclature First described by Jean Vincent Lamouroux in 1809, ''Caulerpa'' is the only genus under the family Caulerpaceae, from the order Bryopsidales, class Ulvophyceae, and phylum Chlorophyta. Through the use of ''tuf''A gene sequencing, it was revealed that ''Pseudochlorodesmis'' F. Børgesen was a sister clade of ''Caulerpa''. Cremen et al. proposed a new classification scheme in Bryopsidales, wherein Caulerpaceae and Halimedaceae were described as sister fami ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Caulerpa Racemosa
''Caulerpa racemosa'' is a species of edible green alga, a seaweed in the family Caulerpaceae. It is commonly known as sea grapes (along with the related ''Caulerpa lentillifera'') and is found in many areas of shallow sea around the world. There are a number of different forms and varieties, and one that appeared in the Mediterranean Sea in 1990, which is giving cause for concern as an invasive species. Taxonomy There are about 75 species of ''Caulerpa''. Many of them exhibit polymorphism, showing different growth forms in different habitats which makes them difficult to identify. ''C. racemosa'', ''C. laetevirens'' and ''C. peltata'' form a species complex. A number of forms and varieties for ''C. racemosa'' are listed but further study is needed to clarify their exact phylogenetic relationships. Description A plant of ''C. racemosa'' consists of a number of branches linked to stolons which are anchored to the sandy substrate by rhizoids. The branches are a few centimetres ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Caulerpa Lentilifera
''Caulerpa'' is a genus of seaweeds in the family Caulerpaceae (among the green algae). They are unusual because they consist of only one cell with many nuclei, making them among the biggest single cells in the world. A species in the Mediterranean can have a stolon more than long, with up to 200 fronds. This species can be invasive from time to time. Referring to the crawling habit of its thallus, the name means 'stem (that) creeps', from the Ancient Greek ' (, ‘stalk’) and ' (, ‘to creep’). Taxonomy and nomenclature First described by Jean Vincent Lamouroux in 1809, ''Caulerpa'' is the only genus under the family Caulerpaceae, from the order Bryopsidales, class Ulvophyceae, and phylum Chlorophyta. Through the use of ''tuf''A gene sequencing, it was revealed that ''Pseudochlorodesmis'' F. Børgesen was a sister clade of ''Caulerpa''. Cremen et al. proposed a new classification scheme in Bryopsidales, wherein Caulerpaceae and Halimedaceae were described as sister fami ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sacoproteus Nishae
''Sacoproteus'' is a genus of sea slugs in the Limapontiidae family, described in 2018. It contains five species, of which four were newly described when the genus was erected, and one ('' Sacoproteus smaragdinus'') was reassigned from its previous classification of '' Stiliger smaragdinus'' as the type species of the new genus. Most of the species are mimetic of toxic "sea-grape" algae in the genus ''Caulerpa''. Species The species of the genus were found to closely mimic the appearance of different types of toxic algae that they feed on. *'' Sacoproteus smaragdinus'' (previously classified as ''Stiliger smaragdinus''): mimics ''Caulerpa racemosa ''Caulerpa racemosa'' is a species of edible green alga, a seaweed in the family Caulerpaceae. It is commonly known as sea grapes (along with the related ''Caulerpa lentillifera'') and is found in many areas of shallow sea around the world. There ...'' and '' Caulerpa lentilifera'' *'' Sacoproteus nishae'': mimics '' Caulerpa chemnitz ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Caulerpa Chemnitzia
''Caulerpa chemnitzia'' is a species of seaweed in the ''Caulerpaceae'' family. It is found along the coast in a large area extending from north of Perth to the Kimberley Kimberly or Kimberley may refer to: Places and historical events Australia * Kimberley (Western Australia) ** Roman Catholic Diocese of Kimberley * Kimberley Warm Springs, Tasmania * Kimberley, Tasmania a small town * County of Kimberley, a ... region of Western Australia. References {{Taxonbar, from=Q41804867 chemnitzia Species described in 1809 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sacoproteus Yhiae
''Sacoproteus'' is a genus of sea slugs in the Limapontiidae family, described in 2018. It contains five species, of which four were newly described when the genus was erected, and one (''Sacoproteus smaragdinus'') was reassigned from its previous classification of ''Stiliger smaragdinus'' as the type species of the new genus. Most of the species are mimetic of toxic "sea-grape" algae in the genus ''Caulerpa''. Species The species of the genus were found to closely mimic the appearance of different types of toxic algae that they feed on. *''Sacoproteus smaragdinus'' (previously classified as ''Stiliger smaragdinus''): mimics ''Caulerpa racemosa'' and ''Caulerpa lentilifera'' *''Sacoproteus nishae'': mimics ''Caulerpa chemnitzia ''Caulerpa chemnitzia'' is a species of seaweed in the ''Caulerpaceae'' family. It is found along the coast in a large area extending from north of Perth to the Kimberley Kimberly or Kimberley may refer to: Places and historical events Aus ...'' * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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