Molecular Phylogeny of the Genus Paracanthonchus (Nematoda: Chromadorida) with Description of P. yeongjongensis sp. nov. from Korea
Journal: Diversity
Year: 2023

During an investigation of the intertidal zone at Yeongjongdo Island, Incheon, Korea, a new species belonging to the genus Paracanthonchus was found and is reported. Paracanthonchus Mikoletzky, 1924 is the largest genus within the family Cyatholaimidae, and the species identification of this genus has been difficult mainly due to overlapping characteristics and a lack of genus/species-defining apomorphic characters. The new species is characterized by the buccal cavity, armed with one large dors