Bogle, M.A., 1990. A new species of Cladocarpus (Cnidaria: Hydroida: Plumulariidae) from the Straits of Florida. Proc. biol. Soc. Wash 103 1: 229-234.

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Cladocarpus delicatus, a new species of plumulariid hydroid, is described, bringing to nine the number of species of Cladocarpus known from the Straits of Florida. The delicate appearance of the colony and spike-like projection from the medial abcauline wall of the hydrotheca distinguishes C. delicatus from other species of this genus. A key to the species of Cladocarpus known from the tropical western Atlantic is provided. CLADOCARPUS DELICATUS new species figs. 1-3. (21.iii.1990).

Systematics, Taxonomy
Zoogeography, Biogeography (generalities), Geographic distribution

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