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Phestilla subodiosus sp. nov. (Nudibranchia, Trinchesiidae), a corallivorous pest species in the aquarium trade.

ABSTRACT: Phestilla subodiosus sp. nov. (Nudibranchia: Trinchesiidae) is a novel species that feeds on corals in the genus Montipora (Scleractinia: Acroporidae) which are economically important in the aquarium industry. Nuclear-encoded H3, 28SC1-C2, and mitochondrial-encoded COI and 16S markers were sequenced. Phylogenetic analysis, Automatic Barcode Gap Discovery (ABGD), morphological data, and feeding specialization all support the designation of Phestilla subodiosus sp. nov. as a distinct species. Although new to science, Phestilla subodiosus sp. nov. had been extensively reported by aquarium hobbyists as a prolific pest over the past two decades. The species fell into a well-studied genus, which could facilitate research into its control in reef aquaria. Our phylogenetic analysis also revealed Tenellia chaetopterana formed a well-supported clade with Phestilla. Based upon a literature review, its original morphological description, and our phylogenetic hypothesis, we reclassified this species as Phestilla chaetopterana comb. nov.

SUBMITTER: Wang A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7015969 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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<i>Phestilla subodiosus</i> sp. nov. (Nudibranchia, Trinchesiidae), a corallivorous pest species in the aquarium trade.

Wang Adam A   Conti-Jerpe Inga Elizabeth IE   Richards John Lawrence JL   Baker David Michael DM  

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<i>Phestilla subodiosus</i> <b>sp. nov.</b> (Nudibranchia: Trinchesiidae) is a novel species that feeds on corals in the genus <i>Montipora</i> (Scleractinia: Acroporidae) which are economically important in the aquarium industry. Nuclear-encoded H3, 28SC1-C2, and mitochondrial-encoded COI and 16S markers were sequenced. Phylogenetic analysis, Automatic Barcode Gap Discovery (ABGD), morphological data, and feeding specialization all support the designation of <i>Phestilla subodiosus</i> <b>sp. n  ...[more]

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