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Imajima, M. (1990). Spionidae (Annelida, Polychaeta) from Japan. II. The genus Prionospio (Aquilaspio). Bulletin of the National Science Museum, Tokyo. Ser A (Zoology). 16(1): 1-13.
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Imajima, M.
1990
Spionidae (Annelida, Polychaeta) from Japan. II. The genus Prionospio (Aquilaspio).
Bulletin of the National Science Museum, Tokyo. Ser A (Zoology)
16(1): 1-13
Publication
World Polychaeta Database (WPolyDb). [Corrected title, added abstract, link 2015-09-12]
Four species of the genus Prionospio (Aquilaspio) are described from Japanese waters. These include two new species, herein named Prionospio (Aquilaspio) grossa and P. (A.) convexa. Prionospio (Aquilaspio) sexoculata Augener is newly recorded from Japan, whereas P. (A.) krusadensis was reported previously.
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Nontype NSMT, geounit Kii Channel, identified as Prionospio (Aquilaspio) convexa Imajima, 1990
Nontype NSMT, geounit Korea Strait, identified as Prionospio (Minuspio) elongata Imajima, 1990
Nontype NSMT, geounit Sagami Bay, identified as Prionospio (Minuspio) elongata Imajima, 1990
Nontype NSMT, geounit Sagami Bay, identified as Prionospio (Minuspio) elongata Imajima, 1990
Nontype NSMT, geounit Shimoda, identified as Prionospio (Aquilaspio) convexa Imajima, 1990
Nontype NSMT, geounit Suruga Bay, identified as Prionospio (Aquilaspio) grossa Imajima, 1990
Nontype NSMT, geounit Tanegashima, identified as Prionospio (Minuspio) elegantula Imajima, 1990
Nontype NSMT, geounit Tokyo Bay, identified as Prionospio (Minuspio) elongata Imajima, 1990
Nontype NSMT, geounit Tosa Bay, identified as Prionospio (Aquilaspio) grossa Imajima, 1990
Nontype NSMT, geounit Tsukumo Bay, identified as Prionospio (Minuspio) elongata Imajima, 1990
Nontype NSMT, geounit Tsushima Island, identified as Prionospio (Minuspio) elongata Imajima, 1990
Holotype NSMT Pol. H 297, geounit Sagami Bay, identified as Prionospio (Aquilaspio) grossa Imajima, 1990
Holotype NSMT Pol. H 298, geounit Kushimoto, identified as Prionospio (Aquilaspio) convexa Imajima, 1990
Holotype NSMT Pol. H 300, geounit Honshu Island, identified as Prionospio (Minuspio) elegantula Imajima, 1990
Holotype NSMT Pol. H 302, geounit Tokyo Bay, identified as Prionospio (Minuspio) pulchra Imajima, 1990
Holotype NSMT Pol. H 304, geounit Honshu Island, identified as Prionospio (Minuspio) elongata Imajima, 1990
Paratype NSMT Pol. P 299, geounit Kushimoto, identified as Prionospio (Aquilaspio) convexa Imajima, 1990
Paratype NSMT Pol. P 301, geounit Honshu Island, identified as Prionospio (Minuspio) elegantula Imajima, 1990
Paratype NSMT Pol. P 303, geounit Tokyo Bay, identified as Prionospio (Minuspio) pulchra Imajima, 1990
Paratype NSMT Pol. P 305, geounit Honshu Island, identified as Prionospio (Minuspio) elongata Imajima, 1990
 Depth range

Intertidal to 5 m. [details]

 Depth range

Intertidal to 90 m. [details]

 Distribution

Pacific Ocean: Pacific coast of Honshu (Japan). [details]

 Distribution

Pacific Ocean: Pacific coast of Honshu and Shikoku (Japan). [details]

 Distribution

Pacific Ocean: off Tanegashima (Pacific coast of Japan); Sea of Japan coast of Honshu Island (Japan). [details]

 Distribution

Pacific Ocean: Korea Strait; Pacific and Sea of Japan coasts of Honshu Island (Japan).  [details]

 Distribution

Pacific Ocean: Japan. [details]

 Distribution

Pacific Ocean: Japan (Hokkaido; Pacific and Sea of Japan coasts of Honshu; Kyushu).  [details]

 Etymology

The specific epithet convexa (masculine: convexus), is a Latin adjective meaning 'vaulted', 'arched' or 'convex', ... [details]

 Etymology

Not stated. The specific epithet grossa (masculine: grossus) is a Latin adjective meaning 'thick', 'large', or ... [details]

 Etymology

Not stated, uncertain. The specific epithet elegantula (masculine: elegantulus) is a Latin adjective meaning 'small ... [details]

 Etymology

Not stated, uncertain. The specific epithet elongata (masculine: elongatus) is a Latin adjective meaning ... [details]

 Etymology

Not stated. The specific epithet pulchra (masculine: pulcher) is a Latin adjective meaning 'beautiful', 'fair', or ... [details]

 Habitat

Brackish and euryhaline areas, intertidal to subtidal depths. [details]

 Habitat

Intertidal specimens found attached to a buoy and to a rope, and in tidelands (Imajima, 1990: 68). [details]

 Synonymy

Was placed as synonym of P. aucklandica, but fide Imajima 1990 differs in lack of chaetiger 1 notochaetae and ... [details]

 Type locality

Off Kushimoto, Honshu, Japan, Pacific Ocean (gazetteer estimate 33.43º, 135.81º), 34-57 m. [details]

 Type locality

Off Koyahata, Sagami Bay, Honshu, Japan, Pacific Ocean (35º16.1'N, 139º12.8'E), 154 m. [details]

 Type locality

Near Oga Peninsula, Honshu, Japan, Sea of Japan, Pacific Ocean (from 39º49.8'N, 139º47.2'E, to 39º50.0'N, ... [details]