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Woodwick, Keith H. (1964). Polydora and related genera (Annelida, Polychaeta) from Eniwetok, Majuro, and Bikini Atolls, Marshall Islands. Pacific Science. 18(2): 146-159.
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Woodwick, Keith H.
1964
<i>Polydora</i> and related genera (Annelida, Polychaeta) from Eniwetok, Majuro, and Bikini Atolls, Marshall Islands.
Pacific Science
18(2): 146-159
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World Polychaeta Database (WPolyDb)
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In a study of more than 250 specimens of spionid polychaetes collected at Eniwetok, Majuro, and Bikini atolls, Marshall Islands (1956 and 1957) five new and two known species were found. One of the species (T. spinosa) is the type for a new genus, Tripolydora, which is closely related to Polydora, Pseudopolydora, and Boccardia by virtue of its modified fifth segment. It is unusual in having branchiae on the fifth segment, and the hooded hooks are trifid and begin on Segment 9. The other new species are Pseudopolydora corallicola, Pseudopolydora pigmentata, and Polydora tridenticulata from coral material, and Pseudopolydora reishi from areas of pollution. The known forms, Pseudopolydora antennata Claparède and Polydora armata Langerhans, are considered in reference to the literature. The ecologic and systematic positions of the seven species are discussed.
Pacific Ocean
Systematics, Taxonomy
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Holotype USNM 32610, geounit Enewetak Atoll, identified as Tripolydora spinosa Woodwick, 1964
Holotype USNM 32611, geounit Enewetak Atoll, identified as Pseudopolydora reishi Woodwick, 1964
Holotype USNM 32612, geounit Enewetak Atoll, identified as Polydora tridenticulata Woodwick, 1964
Holotype 32613, geounit Enewetak Atoll, identified as Pseudopolydora pigmentata Woodwick, 1964
Holotype USNM 32614, geounit Enewetak Atoll, identified as Pseudopolydora corallicola Woodwick, 1964
 Depth range

Not stated, probably shallow water. [details]

 Depth range

Not stated, probably intertidal or subtidal depths. [details]

 Depth range

Not stated, probably shallow water. [details]

 Depth range

Not stated, probably shallow water. [details]

 Depth range

Intertidal to 10 m. [details]

 Diagnosis

Original diagnosis by Woodwick (1964: 155): "The fifth segment is modified as in Polydora, Pseudopolydora, and ... [details]

 Distribution

Pacific Ocean: Enewetak Atoll (Marshall Islands). [details]

 Distribution

Pacific Ocean: Engebi Island (Enewetak Atoll, Marshall Islands). [details]

 Distribution

Pacific Ocean: Enewetak Atoll (Marshall Islands). [details]

 Distribution

Pacific Ocean: Enewetak Atoll (Marshall Islands). [details]

 Distribution

Tropical Pacific and western Indian Ocean: Australia (Great Barrier Reef); Easter Island; Hawaii; Hawai'i; Marshall ... [details]

 Etymology

Not stated in the original description. The specific epithet tridenticulata is a New Latin adjective, composed by ... [details]

 Etymology

Not stated in the original description. The specific epithet corallicola is a New Latin adjective meaning ... [details]

 Etymology

The specific epithet pigmentata (masculine: pigmentatus) is a Latin adjective meaning 'painted' or 'colored', and ... [details]

 Etymology

The species is named after Dr. Donald J. Reish, "in recognition of his endeavors in collecting the materials ... [details]

 Etymology

Not stated in the original description. The name of the new genus is formed by the Latin prefix tri-, meaning ... [details]

 Etymology

Not stated in the original description. The specific epithet spinosa is a Latin adjective meaning 'thorny' or ... [details]

 Habitat

In coral rocks, probably at shallow water. According to Woodwick (1964: 155) "by setal structure is likely a boring ... [details]

 Habitat

Coral rock, probably at intertidal or subtidal depths. [details]

 Habitat

In hard coral rocks, probably at shallow water. [details]

 Habitat

Hard coral rocks in sand, and associated with areas of pollution in marine waters, probably at intertidal to ... [details]

 Habitat

In mud tubes among rocks, sand, algae and sponges, at intertidal to subtidal depths. In Philippines found within a ... [details]

 Type locality

Lagoon side of Rigili Island, Enewatak (= Eniwetok) Atoll, Ralik Chain, Marshall Islands, Pacific Ocean (gazetteer ... [details]

 Type locality

Ocean side of Engebi (= Enjebi) Island, Enewatak (= Eniwetok) Atoll, Ralik Chain, Marshall Islands, Pacific Ocean ... [details]

 Type locality

Lagoon side of Engebi (= Enjebi) Island, Enewatak (= Eniwetok) Atoll, Ralik Chain, Marshall Islands, Pacific Ocean ... [details]

 Type locality

Lagoon side of Engebi (= Enjebi) Island, Enewatak (= Eniwetok) Atoll, Ralik Chain, Marshall Islands, Pacific Ocean ... [details]

 Type locality

Lagoon side of Bokombako (= Bogombogo) Island, Enewatak (= Eniwetok) Atoll, Ralik Chain, Marshall Islands, Pacific ... [details]