Species ID
OC-SP-0002629
Discovered
Phylum
Platyhelminthes
Species ID
OC-SP-0002629
Provisional Species Name
Gnosonesima sp_IRLBB_01684
Lowest Valid Taxon Name in WoRMS
Gnosonesima
Lowest Known Rank
Genus
Status
Discovered
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Embargo
No
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Platyhelminthes
Order
Gnosonesimida
Family
Gnosonesimidae
Genus
Gnosonesima
Taxonomic Remarks
Gnosonesima sp.3, characterised by a 91-µm-long, proximally bent stylet, is comparable only to G. brattstroemi and G. mediterranea. However, Gnosonesima sp.3 differs from G. brattstroemi by the absence of eyes, whereas G. brattstroemi possesses two pairs. Additionally, the stylet of G. brattstroemi is much longer (400 µm) and its proximal bend is more pronounced, forming a complete loop. The stylet of G. mediterranea (240 µm) is likewise substantially longer than that of Gnosonesima sp.3.
Received All Minimal Data for Discovery
01/04/2026
Description of Material
Species of Gnosonesima without eyes. Male copulatory bulb including a 91-µm-long, proximally bent stylet, ending in sharp tip.
Ecology
Medium-grained and well-sorted sand, 10 m deep, salinity 37 ‰.
Distribution
United States of America, Florida, 6.75 km SE from the mouth of Fort Pierce Inlet, 27.429300; -80.241083.
Scientific Name Authorship
Diez, Yander L.
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