Moore, S. J. (1987) Redescription of the leptomedusan Blackfordia virginica, Journal of the Marine Biological Association of the United Kingdom 67: 287-291

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Moore, S. J.

1987

67, 287-291

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The leptomedusan Blackfordia virginica Mayer, 1910, is redescribed with illustrations of material collected recently from the estuary of the River Mira, southwest Portugal. This is the first record of the adult medusa from western Europe. A synposis of previous records is included. It is confirmed that Blackfordia manhattensis Mayer, 1910, is conspecific. Descriptors: BLACKFORDIA MANHATTENSIS figs. 1-2. (01.v.1987).

The leptomedusan Blackfordia virginica Mayer, 1910, is redescribed with illustrations of material collected recently from the estuary of the River Mira, southwest Portugal. This is the first record of the adult medusa from western Europe. A synposis of previous records is included. It is confirmed that Blackfordia manhattensis Mayer, 1910, is conspecific.. (01.v.1987).

Systematics, Taxonomy
Zoogeography, Biogeography (generalities), Geographic distribution

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