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RST Apology to Tasmanian Aboriginal people 2021.

Notes on three species of Tasmanian Sea Cucumbers including one species that broods its young in the coelome (Holothurioidae: Phyllophoridae, Caudinidae)

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Summary

Two specimens of Neoamphicyclus lividus Hickman out of 135 dissected and examined were found to contain young in the coelome. Neothyonidium dearmatum (Dendy and Hindle), previously found on the coasts of New Zealand and Victoria is recorded from Tasmania for the first time. Paracaudina luticola Hickman, formerly known only from the caudal region of its body, is now described from two complete specimens.

Acknowledgement of Country

The Royal Society of Tasmania acknowledges, with deep respect, the traditional owners of this land, and the ongoing custodianship of the Aboriginal people of Tasmania. The Society pays respect to Elders past, present and emerging. We acknowledge that Tasmanian Aboriginal Peoples have survived severe and unjust impacts resulting from invasion and dispossession of their Country. As an institution dedicated to the advancement of knowledge, the Royal Society of Tasmania recognises Aboriginal cultural knowledge and practices and seeks to respect and honour these traditions and the deep understanding they represent.

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On 15 February 2021, the Royal Society of Tasmania offered a formal Apology to the Tasmanian Aboriginal people.