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March 5, 2026Zoological Journal of the Linnean Society

Cutting the Gordian knot: a taxonomic revision of Gyratrix hermaphroditus Ehrenberg, 1831 (Platyhelminthes), with remarks on taxonomic decision-making

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LVLuc VanstraelenVCVincent CuypersTATom Artois

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Overview

Taxonomic revision describes 14 species within Gyratrix hermaphroditus, indicating significant hidden diversity.

Key Points

  • The aim is to clarify the taxonomic status and diversity within the Gyratrix hermaphroditus species complex.
  • Integrated morphological, molecular, and morphometric data
  • High-resolution scanning electron microscopy (SEM)
  • Analysis of new sequences from specimens collected near the type locality
  • Reconstruction of molecular phylogeny
  • Described 14 new species within Gyratrix hermaphroditus
  • Each species is associated with distinct morphotypes
  • Molecular data supports the identification of these new species

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Vanstraelen et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69a91df9d6127c7a504c16e8https://doi.org/10.1093/zoolinnean/zlag013
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