Mackie, Andrew S.Y. (2000). Micronephthys oculifera (Polychaeta: Nephtyidae), a remarkable new species from Hong Kong, China. Bulletin of Marine Science. 67(1): 517-527.

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Mackie, Andrew S.Y.

2000

67(1): 517-527

Publication

https://www.ingentaconnect.com/contentone/umrsmas/bullmar/2000/00000067/00000001/art00042

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A new species of Micronephthys is described from Hong Kong. It differs most noticeably from all other species in the genus, and from most other nephtyids, in possessing well-developed prostomial eyes. A detailed description is given and comparisons made with related species. The characteristics of the genus and the presence of eyes in the Nephtyidae in general are discussed.

Hong Kong
South China Sea

Systematics, Taxonomy

Annelida
Polychaeta

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