Lee 2023

A newly recorded brittle star, Amphiophiura megapoma (Ophiuroidea: Ophiurida: Ophiopyrgidae), from the mesophotic zone in the East Sea, Korea

Lee T

scientific article Korean J. Environ. Biol.
Abstract

This study introduces a newly discovered brittle star, Amphiophiura megapoma, from the mesophotic zone in the East Sea, Korea. It is the second species belonging to the genus Amphiophiura (which includes 57 species) to be recorded in Korean waters after A. sculpta. The specimen was discovered during a September 2022 survey, by SCUBA diving in the upper mesophotic zone of the East Sea, Korea. This study presents the morphological characteristics of A. megapoma, highlighting its differences from the related species within a comprehensive taxonomic description. It provides highresolution images of A. megapoma and a taxonomic key for Amphiophiura species in Korea.

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Mesophotic Mentions
10 × (total of 1874 words)
Classification
  • Presents original data
  • Reports new species
  • Focused on 'mesophotic' depth range
  • Focused on 'mesophotic coral ecosystem'
Focusgroups
Other invertebrates