Redescription of the North Atlantic and Mediterranean Species of Natatolana (Crustacea: Isopoda: Cirolanidae)

• Published in: Journal of the Marine Biological Association of the United Kingdom
• Main Authors: Keable, S.J., Bruce, N.L.
• Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
• Language: English
• Published: Cambridge University Press (CUP) 1997
• Subjects: Aquatic Science; North Atlantic
• Online Access: http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0025315400036134; https://www.cambridge.org/core/services/aop-cambridge-core/content/view/S0025315400036134

The taxonomy of six species and one subspecies of Natatolana , which have previously been recorded from the north Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea, is reviewed. Natatolana caeca, N. gallica, N. gracilis and N. neglecta are redescribed from the type material. The location of possible type material of N. borealis is reported and a redescription of this species is provided, based on material from the type locality. Natatolana neglecta var. imicola is recognized as a valid species. Natatolana schtnidti is regarded as a junior synonym of N. imicola based on comparison of type material and this material is used to redescribe the species. Distribution records for these species are summarized from examination of material held in various collections and a key to separate these species is provided.