Polychaeta taxon details
Holotype BPBM R3877, geounit Hawaii [details]
From editor or global species database
Etymology kamaehu refers to the Hawaiian word kama‘ehu meaning reddish-brown in reference to the body pigmentation of this polychaete worm. [details]
Reproduction "Paradoneis kamaehu sp. nov. apparently reproduces by producing epitokes that swim up to the surface and spawn into the water column with the presence of specimens regenerating the anterior ends in the benthic compartment. This is the first time that regeneration of the anterior end is reported to the family ..." and "Epitokes were characterized by having large dark black eyes placed anteriorly to nuchal slits (Fig. 5a-c) and natatorial capillaries that were twice longer than body width. Epitoke individuals had 70-84 chaetigers and 15-24 pairs of branchiae. Gametes were observed through the body wall, packed after the branchiate segments and present for 18-20 segments. All observed individuals with gametes were males." [details]
Type locality offshore from Sand Island outfall, Mamala Bay, Oahu, Hawaii, 21.2788, -157.8971, (21 16' 43.7' N, 157 53' 49.4' W), 277 m [details]
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