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Mapping octocoral (Anthozoa: Octocorallia) research in Asia, with particular reference to the Indian subcontinent: trends, challenges, and opportunities
Ramvilas, G.; Shalu, K.; Raghavan, R.; Ranjeet, K. (2019). Mapping octocoral (Anthozoa: Octocorallia) research in Asia, with particular reference to the Indian subcontinent: trends, challenges, and opportunities. Journal of Threatened Taxa 11(13): 14691-14721. https://dx.doi.org/10.11609/jott.4982.11.13.14691-14721
In: Journal of Threatened Taxa. Wildlife Information Liaison Development/Zoo Outreach Organization: Coimbatore. ISSN 0974-7893; e-ISSN 0974-7907
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Trefwoorden
    Aquatic organisms > Marine organisms > Aquatic animals > Marine invertebrates
    Classification > Taxonomy
    India
    ISW, Indian Ocean
    Sea fans
    India [Marine Regions]; Indische Oceaan [Marine Regions]
Author keywords
    soft corals
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  • Ramvilas, G.
  • Shalu, K.
  • Raghavan, R.
  • Ranjeet, K.
Abstract
    Octocorallia (Cnidaria, Anthozoa) comprising over 3,600 nominal species within three orders, Alcyonacea, Helioporacea and Pennatulacea, is one of the most poorly known groups of marine invertebrates. Half of known octocoral species occur in the Indo-Pacific, but not much is understood about research efforts and outputs in this region, particularly in the Asian context. A review of the literature on Asian octocorals during a 40-year period from 1978 to 2018 revealed that most research was concentrated in particular regions/countries. An analysis of research originating from India indicated several issues, including low quality data and local taxonomic impediment. This paper examines the general trends and geographic disparity in Asian octocoral research over the past four decades, analyses the extent and source of such disparity by drawing parallels between India and the rest of Asia, and provides recommendations for improving octocoral studies in the region.
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