AuthorMillar, R.H.
Year1970
TitleBritish Ascidians
ISBN12-496650-0
SeriesSynopses of the British Fauna (New Series)
TypeBook/Report
How CompleteAll the British species known at the time
SourceSynopses of the British Fauna (New Series), 1, 88pp, The Linnean Society of London
IllustrationsLine drawings accompany the text
Review (by Malcolm Storey)

A guide to these strange organisms of the lower sea shore and deeper water.

The family key is arguably the least helpful key the present reviewer has encountered. Many of the couplets start with characters common to both alternatives. There are no diagrams relating to the key and even after reading the introduction its is unclear where to find many of the structures referred to.

Examine in the Hand ( Stereo Microscope is also useful)
Specimen PreparationDissection often required, with microscopic examination of internal features after removing the outer coat (test)
Identification difficultyNot easy, except a few easily recognised species.

Notes & PurposeStatusTaxonEnglishClassification
For identification, contains ChecklistCurrentASCIDIACEAascidians, sea-squirtsAnimalia
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