I am looking for fresh samples of serpulid genus Hydroides fixed in ethanol. I have this unique opportunity to sequence all Hydroides we can get to compile a barcoding database for this important fouling and invasive marine taxon. As an incentive, I can offer a co-authorship (depending on the amount of the material) or can send thee very early version of the "Hydroides of the World" book fully illustrated by original photos.
Hi Elena
I have more samples (specimens from one locality) found in October, which could add up to those already sent earlier, if you find it useful for taxonomical purposes. This can be arranged as a loan where you have the permissions you need to sequence. Since it is talk about barcodes we may include it what we do on Norwegian polychaetes and you can have access to these sequences.
Best wishes, Torkild
Hi Torkild,
I assume we are talking about H. norvegicus, right? Yes, sure. We actually sequenced some of the previously sent specimens and are happy to share the sequences. But I also have this ambitious idea of H. norvegicus neotypification
Cheers,
Lena
Yes, it is H. norvegicus. In the case of potential neotypification these specimens should be of more interest than the previous as they are somewhat closer to the (potential) type locality. Although this is not too precise in Gunnerus' original description I would believe so.
Cheers, Torkild
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