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Young, Martha W.; Kritzler, Henry. (1987). Paraeupolymnia, a new genus of terebellid (Polychaeta: Terebellidae) from Belize. Proceedings of the Biological Society of Washington. 100(4): 687-690.
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Young, Martha W.; Kritzler, Henry
1987
<i>Paraeupolymnia</i>, a new genus of terebellid (Polychaeta: Terebellidae) from Belize
Proceedings of the Biological Society of Washington
100(4): 687-690
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World Polychaeta Database (WPolyDb)
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A new genus of terebellid, Paraeupolymnia, and species, P. carus, collected by the senior author in Belize are described.
Caribbean region
Systematics, Taxonomy
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Holotype USNM 098908, geounit Twin Cays, identified as Paraeupolymnia carus Young & Kritzler, 1987
Paratype USNM 098909, geounit Twin Cays, identified as Paraeupolymnia carus Young & Kritzler, 1987
 Diagnosis

Origigal diagnosis by Yojng & Kritzler (1987: 687): "The genus Paraeupolymnia [...] is characterized by the virtual ... [details]

 Distribution

Caribbean Sea: Twin Cays (Belize). [details]

 Etymology

The generic name combines the prefix of Greek origin para-, meaning 'like' or 'resembling', and the name of the ... [details]

 Etymology

"The specific name is given in honor of David K. Young, husband of the senior author, in appreciation of his having ... [details]

 Habitat

In mucus tubes adorned with miscellaneous debris and attached to the blades of turtle grass (Thalassia testudinum) ... [details]

 Type locality

Main channel separating the two mangrove islands constituting the Twin Cays, off Belize, Caribbean Sea (16.8333°, ... [details]