A phylogenetic analysis and systematic revision of the cryptobranch dorids (Mollusca, Nudibranchia, Anthobranchia)
Author
Valdés, Ángel
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Zoological Journal of the Linnean Society
2002
2002-12-31
136
4
535
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https://academic.oup.com/zoolinnean/article-lookup/doi/10.1046/j.1096-3642.2002.00039.x
journal article
10.1046/j.1096-3642.2002.00039.x
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GENUS
ALDISA
BERGH, 1878
Aldisa
Bergh, 1878b
: XXXVIII.
Type
species:
Doris
zetlandica
Alder & Hancock, 1854
, by monotypy.
Diagnosis
Dorsum covered with simple tubercles, stiffened by integumentary spicules, which do not protrude from the dorsal surface. Anterior border of the foot grooved, but not notched. Head with two lateral prolongations. Labial armature lacking rodlets. Radula composed of very thin and elongate teeth, which have a triangular base and denticles on the apex and outer edge. Reproductive system with a tubular, granular and simple prostate. Penis armed with hooks. Vestibular or accessory glands absent.
Remarks
Bergh (1878b)
described the genus
Aldisa
based on
Doris zetlandica
Alder & Hancock, 1854
, and defined using radular characters. The radula of
Aldisa
was described as having erect teeth, staff-shaped, with a serrated external edge.
Since the original description several species have been assigned to this genus, later reviewed by
Millen & Gosliner (1985)
. All of them share the presence of very elongate radular teeth, with a wide, triangular base, and denticles on the outer edge and the cusp.