Philippine Brittlestars (Echinodermata: Ophiuroidea) Described by R. Koehler (1922): A Corrected and Annotated List of Type Specimens

摘要

The status of the type specimens of the 68 new species described in R. Koehler's (1922) publication titled, 'Ophiurans of the Philippine Seas and Adjacent Waters' is reviewed. Koehler designated type specimens in only a few new species. An attempt is made here to resolve discrepancies, and correct the status of the types of Koehler's new species. Tables are provided to demonstrate how Koehler's original text was corrected. Two taxonomic actions are included herein; new lectotype specimens are designated for Ophiothrix cumulata Kohler and Ophiomusium facundum Koehler.