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Name

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.

SourceID

50871

Authors

Mackie, Andrew S.Y.

Year

2000

Title

<i>Micronephthys oculifera</i> (Polychaeta: Nephtyidae), a remarkable new species from Hong Kong, China.

Journal

Bulletin of Marine Science

Suffix

67(1): 517-527

Type

Publication

Link

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

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Abstract

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.

Geographical terms

Hong Kong
South China Sea

Bibliographical term

Systematics, Taxonomy

Taxonomic terms

Annelida
Polychaeta

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Taxa (1)

Micronephthys oculifera Mackie, 2000 (original description)