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Review the marine annelid genus Loimia in Chinese waters and resolve species boundaries using an integrative taxonomic framework.

July 16, 2020PeerJOpen Access

Review of the genus Loimia Malmgren, 1866 (Annelida, Terebellidae) from China seas with recognition of two new species based on integrative taxonomy

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Review the marine annelid genus Loimia in Chinese waters and resolve species boundaries using an integrative taxonomic framework.
Assessed Loimia specimens from marine waters of China using integrative taxonomy.
Evaluated morphological diagnostic characters alongside available molecular evidence to delineate species boundaries.
Formally recognized and described two newly discovered species belonging to the genus Loimia.
Provided an updated taxonomic framework and review of all recognized Loimia species inhabiting Chinese waters.

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Integrative taxonomic study reveals two new species in the genus Loimia, highlighting marine annelid biodiversity in regional waters.

species found in Chinese seas is given.

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Integrative taxonomic study reveals two new species in the genus Loimia, highlighting marine annelid biodiversity in regional waters.

species found in Chinese seas is given.