Membraniporina and Thalamoporellina (Bryozoa: Cheilostomatida) from the Konkan Coast, Maharashtra, India

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Authors: Dnyaneshwar V. Wayal, Mohan A. Sonar
DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5741.3.6
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Abstract

This paper reports ten species of Membraniporina and Thalamoporellina bryozoans collected along the Konkan coast of Maharashtra, India. Among these, Thalamoporella souleorum sp. nov. is described as new to science. Biflustra marcusi is recorded from India for the first time. Five species, Arbopercula angulata, Biflustra perambulata, Jellyella eburnea, Sinoflustra annae, and Thalamoporella hamata, are already known from the region. Three species (Arbocuspis sp., ?Einhornia sp., and Thalamoporella sp.) are left in open nomenclature owing to the poor preservation of the available material.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Marine Ecology and Invasive Species Myxozoan Parasites in Aquatic Species Marine Biology and Ecology Research

Publication details

Journal / source
Zootaxa
Volume
5741
Issue
3
Pages
539–556
Publication date
6 January 2026
Language
EN