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Rota, E.; Erséus, C. (1996). Six new species of Grania (Oligochaeta, Enchytraeidae) from the Ross Sea, Antarctica. Antarctic Science. 8: 169-183.
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Rota, E.; Erséus, C.
1996
Six new species of Grania (Oligochaeta, Enchytraeidae) from the Ross Sea, Antarctica.
Antarctic Science
8: 169-183
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Holotype MCZR 0057, geounit Ross Sea, identified as Grania carchinii Rota & Erséus, 1996
Holotype MCZR 0059, geounit Ross Sea, identified as Grania angustinasus Rota & Erséus, 1996
Holotype USNM 172136, geounit Ross Sea, identified as Grania hirsuticauda Rota & Erséus, 1996
Holotype USNM 172142, geounit Ross Sea, identified as Grania acanthochaeta Rota & Erséus, 1996
Holotype USNM 172398, geounit Ross Sea, identified as Grania algida Rota & Erséus, 1996
Holotype USNM 172400, geounit Ross Sea, identified as Grania antarctica Rota & Erséus, 1996
 Depth range

5-585m depth [details]

 Distribution

Only known from the type locality in McMurdo Sound, Ross Sea. [details]

 Distribution

Only known from two localities in McMurdo Sound (14m) and Terra Nova Bay (40m) [details]

 Distribution

Only known from three sampling localities between Faraglione and Cape Russell in Terra Nova Bay, Ross Sea. In fine ... [details]

 Distribution

Known from both McMurdo Sound and Terra Nova Bay [details]

 Distribution

Only known from the type locality in Terra Nova Bay, Ross Sea. [details]

 Distribution

Only known from stations in McMurdo Sound, Ross Sea. [details]

 Etymology

Named for the thorn-like outline of the setae, using the Greek nouns ‘acantha’ (= spine, thorn) and ... [details]

 Etymology

Named from the Latin ‘algidus’ (= ice cold, frosty). [details]

 Etymology

Named for the shape of the prostomium, from the Latin ‘angustus’ (= thin, narrow) and ‘nasus’ (= nose). [details]

 Etymology

There is no etymological explanation in the Original paper, but most likely derived from the locality (Ross Sea) ... [details]

 Etymology

The species is dedicated to Prof Gianmaria Carchini, collector of all the Terra Nova Bay material [details]

 Etymology

The specific name refers to the possession of distinctly larger-sized setae in posterior segments, using the Latin ... [details]