Cryptic mitochondrial lineages in the widespread pycnogonid olossendeis megalonyx Hoek, 1881 from Antarctic and Subantarctic waters

• Published in: Polar Biology
• Main Authors: Krabbe, K., Leese, F., Mayer, C., Tollrian, R., Held, C.
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: 2010
• Subjects: Antarctic; Burdwood Bank; Hoek; Pacific; Southern Ocean; The Antarctic; Antarc*
• Online Access: http://hdl.handle.net/1834/17108; https://doi.org/10.1007/s00300-009-0703-5

Colossendeis megalonyx Hoek, 1881 is a widespread and abundant pycnogonid in the Southern Ocean which has also been reported from the South Atlantic and South Pacific Oceans. Its strictly benthic lifestyle is expected to promote genetic differentiation among populations and ultimately facilitate spe...