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Published: 2026-07-14
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Medusoids in Lytocarpia delicatula (Busk, 1852) (Cnidaria: Hydrozoa)

Hydrozoan Research Laboratory; 405 Chemin Les Gatiers; 83170 Tourves; France
Coelenterata Hydrozoa Lytocarpia delicatula medusoids cryptomedusoid

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How to Cite

Galea, H.R. (2026) Medusoids in Lytocarpia delicatula (Busk, 1852) (Cnidaria: Hydrozoa). Zootaxa, 5849 (3), 447–450. https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5849.3.13