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Giray, C. and G.M. King. 1996. Protoglossus graveolens, a new hemichordate (Hemichordata: Enteropneusta: Harrimanidae) from the Northwest Atlantic. Proceedings of the Biological Society of Washington, 109 (3): 430-445.
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Giray, C.; King, G. M.
1996
Protoglossus graveolens, a new hemichordate (Hemichordata: Enteropneusta: Harrimanidae) from the Northwest Atlantic
Proceedings of the Biological Society of Washington
109(3): 430-445
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Protoglossus graveolens Giray & King, 1996 (original description)
Gulf of Maine/Bay of Fundy for Protoglossus graveolens Giray & King, 1996
Gulf of Maine/Bay of Fundy for Saccoglossus bromophenolosus King, Giray & Kornfield, 1994
Gulf of Maine/Bay of Fundy for Saccoglossus bromophenolosus King, Giray & Kornfield, 1994
Dimensions
~24cm on average, with the largest specimen being 47cm. [details]
Distribution
This species has been found in Lowes and Clark Cove (Maine), and co-occurs with S. bromophenolosus. However, it can ... [details]
Etymology
The animal emits a strong bromoform odor. The species name graveolens ("strognly smelling") comes from the Latin ... [details]
Habitat
This species was originally discovered in intertidal mud flats (benthic). It has also been found in subtidal areas. [details]