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Re-examination of Megabalanus azoricus (Cirripedia: Balanomorpha): a natural and edible resource to preserve

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  30 November 2012

M. Dionísio ,
A. Costa  and
A. Rodrigues
M. Dionísio*
Affiliation:
CIBIO–Pólo Açores, Universidade dos Açores, Departamento de Biologia, Rua Mãe de Deus, 58, 9500-801 Ponta Delgada, Açores, Portugal
A. Costa
Affiliation:
CIBIO–Pólo Açores, Universidade dos Açores, Departamento de Biologia, Rua Mãe de Deus, 58, 9500-801 Ponta Delgada, Açores, Portugal
A. Rodrigues
Affiliation:
CIRN, Universidade dos Açores, Departamento de Biologia, Rua Mãe de Deus, 58, 9500-801 Ponta Delgada, Açores, Portugal
*
Correspondence should be addressed to: M. Dionísio, CIBIO–Pólo Açores, Universidade dos Açores, Departamento de Biologia, Rua Mãe de Deus, 58, 9500-801 Ponta Delgada, Açores, Portugal email: anamdionisio@uac.pt
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Abstract

Re-examination of Megabalanus azoricus from the Azores revealed previously unknown morphological features. Examination of more exemplars also confirmed the description made by Pilsbry in 1916. Morphological features are herein described (e.g. true tergal spur) and morphometric relations are established for the first time, providing a significant contribution towards the management of this important Azorean seafood resource.

Keywords

Megabalanus azoricusCirripediamorphometrydescriptionAzores
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Research Article
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Marine Biodiversity Records , Volume 5 , August 2012 , e110
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Copyright © Marine Biological Association of the United Kingdom 2012

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