New records of the distinctive benthic dinoflagellate genus Cabra (Dinophyceae).

Abstract

The benthic dinoflagellate genus Cabra is reported for the first time in the Mediterranean Sea and the South Atlantic Ocean, with additional records in the Caribbean Sea and the eastern Asian coasts. Cabraaremorica is reported for the first time after the original description. However, these records should be considered cautiously because the distinction between Cabra aremorica and C. reticulata is difficult based on routine light microscopy observations. It is uncertain whether there is a high intraspecific morphological variability or severalco-occurring undescribed species. Cabra levis, a species recently described, is reported for first time beyond the type locality.