ISSN:
1573-5117
Keywords:
Rotifera
;
Notholca
;
taxonomy
;
new species
;
China
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
Notes:
Abstract Notholca dongtingensis n.sp. was found in the second largest lake of China, Dongting Lake. It is related to Notholca labis Gosse, 1887 and N. kozhovi Vassilijewa & Kutikova, 1969. Its main distinguishing taxonomic features are a square-oval lorica, very short anterior spines, anterior lateral spines curving outwards and protrusile posterior margin of the ventral plate.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1023/A:1003200821601