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Paterson, I.G.; Gibson, G.D. (2003). A new species of Amphipolydora (Polychaeta: Spionidae) from New Zealand. New Zealand Journal of Marine and Freshwater Research. 37(4): 733-740.
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10.1080/00288330.2003.9517203 [view]
Paterson, I.G.; Gibson, G.D.
2003
A new species of <i>Amphipolydora</i> (Polychaeta: Spionidae) from New Zealand
New Zealand Journal of Marine and Freshwater Research
37(4): 733-740
Publication
World Polychaeta Database (WPolyDb)
The species, Amphipolydora vestalis sp. nov. is described from northern New Zealand. A. vestalis is the second species described for the genus. A. vestalis is a sponge borer, inhabiting blind‐ending mud tubes within the sponge, Callyspongia cf. ramosa. Numerous individuals (tens to hundreds) were found in all C. cf. ramosa specimens examined, along with low numbers of the sponge borer Boccardia androgyna. Sexually reproductive individuals and egg strings containing embryos and nurse eggs (i.e., adelphophagy) were found concurrent with asexual individuals that reproduced by architomy.
New Zealand
Systematics, Taxonomy
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Paratype MONZ W.1521, geounit Hauraki Gulf, identified as Amphipolydora vestalis Paterson & Gibson, 2003
Holotype MONZ W.1522, geounit Hauraki Gulf, identified as Amphipolydora vestalis Paterson & Gibson, 2003
 Association
 for Amphipolydora vestalis Paterson & Gibson, 2003

The species was found in mud tubes within the subtidal sponge Callyspongia cf. ramosa. [details]
 Depth range
 for Amphipolydora vestalis Paterson & Gibson, 2003

5.5-10 m.  [details]
 Diagnosis
 for Amphipolydora Blake, 1983

Diagnosis by Paterson & Gibson (2003: 734): ''Prostomium is entire on anterior margin, extending posteriorly as a ... [details]
 Diagnosis
 for Amphipolydora vestalis Paterson & Gibson, 2003

A small gonochoristic species that inhabits mud tubes within a sponge. Prostomium is rounded, caruncle extends to ... [details]
 Distribution
 for Amphipolydora vestalis Paterson & Gibson, 2003

New Zealand, known only from Northern North Island [details]
 Etymology
 for Amphipolydora vestalis Paterson & Gibson, 2003

The specific epithet vestalis refers to the Roman deity Vesta, goddess of home and hearth, in reference to the ... [details]
 Habitat
 for Amphipolydora abranchiata (Hartman, 1953)

According to Paterson & Gibson (2003: 739), ''Although A. abranchiata is described as being collected from a ... [details]
 Habitat
 for Amphipolydora vestalis Paterson & Gibson, 2003

In mud tubes within the subtidal sponge Callyspongia cf. ramosa.  [details]
 Reproduction
 for Amphipolydora vestalis Paterson & Gibson, 2003

The species exhibits sexual and asexual reproduction. Low numbers of sexually mature specimens and egg strings were ... [details]
 Type locality
 for Amphipolydora vestalis Paterson & Gibson, 2003

Kawau Bay, off Kawau Island, Hauraki Gulf, Northland, New Zealand (36º24'S, 174º49'E), 10 m, in mud tubes within ... [details]

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