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Prionospio sensu stricto

Submitted by aglover on Thu, 11/15/2007 - 15:03
Authority: 
Malmgren, 1867
Type species: 

Prionospio steenstrupi

Diagnosis: 

Prostomium anteriorly rounded, eyes present or absent, occipital antenna absent. Branchiae from chaetiger 2, limited to anterior chaetigers between 2-15 pairs. Branchiae appinate or pinnate, or a combination. Anterior chaetae capillaries, posterior noto and neurochaetae with multi-dentate hooded hooks, sometimes with neuropodial sabre chaetae. Pygidium with 1 medial cirrus and lateral lobes.

Remarks: 

Recent reviews of the Prionospio complex include Sigvaldadottir 1998.

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