BIOTIC Species Information for Nephtys hombergii
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| Researched by | Lizzie Tyler | Data supplied by | University of Sheffield |
| Refereed by | This information is not refereed. | ||
| Taxonomy | |||
| Scientific name | Nephtys hombergii | Common name | Catworm |
| MCS Code | P499 | Recent Synonyms | None |
| Phylum | Annelida | Subphylum | |
| Superclass | Class | Polychaeta | |
| Subclass | Order | Phyllodocida | |
| Suborder | Family | Nephtyidae | |
| Genus | Nephtys | Species | hombergii |
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| Additional Information | The different species of Nephtys are difficult to identify, requiring detailed examination of the parapodia and chaetae. Reference to Rainer (1991) is recommended. Two other Nephtys species have previously been synonymous with Nephtys hombergii. Nephtys assimilis and Nephtys kersivalensis are now recognized as separate species as described in Rainer (1989) and Rainer (1991). Consequently, some records of the geographical distribution of Nephtys hombergii should be viewed with caution (Olive & Morgan, 1991). |
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| Taxonomy References | Rainer, 1989, Rainer, 1990, Hayward & Ryland, 1995b, Hayward et al., 1996, Rainer, 1991, Fish & Fish, 1996, Fauchald. 1963, | ||
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