WoRMS source details
Blake, James A. (1997). Family Phyllodocidae Oersted, 1843. pages 109-178. IN: J.A. Blake, B. Hilbig & P.H. Scott (Eds). Taxonomic Atlas of the Benthic Fauna of the Santa Maria Basin and Western Santa Barbara Channel. Volume 4 - The Annelida Part 1. Oligochaeta and Polychaeta: Phyllodocida (Phyllodocidae to Paralacydonidae). Revised Edition. Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History. Santa Barbara.
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Blake, James A.
1997
Family Phyllodocidae Oersted, 1843. pages 109-178. IN: J.A. Blake, B. Hilbig & P.H. Scott (Eds).
Taxonomic Atlas of the Benthic Fauna of the Santa Maria Basin and Western Santa Barbara Channel.
Volume 4 - The Annelida Part 1. Oligochaeta and Polychaeta: Phyllodocida (Phyllodocidae to Paralacydonidae). <b>Revised Edition.</b> Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History. Santa Barbara
Publication
World Polychaeta Database (WPolyDb)
[From introduction:]
The phyllodocids are among the most active and common polychaetes found along the shore. They are most common and conspicuous in shallow-water habitats, especially associated with hard substrata, although some genera are typical of the soft sediments of mud flats and some are found in deep water. Phyllodocids are frequently brightly colored and may have diagnostic pigment patterns. Unfortunately, the pigments fade rapidly in preservatives. One of the most noticeable features of these worms in their production of copious amounts of mucus when disturbed.
The phyllodocids are among the most active and common polychaetes found along the shore. They are most common and conspicuous in shallow-water habitats, especially associated with hard substrata, although some genera are typical of the soft sediments of mud flats and some are found in deep water. Phyllodocids are frequently brightly colored and may have diagnostic pigment patterns. Unfortunately, the pigments fade rapidly in preservatives. One of the most noticeable features of these worms in their production of copious amounts of mucus when disturbed.
California quadrant
Systematics, Taxonomy
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Eulalia californiensis (Hartman, 1936) (basis of record)
Steggoa californiensis Hartman, 1936 accepted as Eulalia californiensis (Hartman, 1936) (new combination reference)
Steggoa californiensis Hartman, 1936 accepted as Eulalia californiensis (Hartman, 1936) (new combination reference)
Distribution
Pacific Ocean: central California (USA). [details]
Etymology
Not stated, uncertain. The specific epithet splendida is a Latin adjective meaning 'splendid', 'bright' or ... [details]
Habitat
On Zostera-Ulva flats, and among rocks and algae. [details]
Habitat
On a variety of bottom types, including sand, shelly gravel, among crevices in rocky habitats, and in algal holdfasts. [details]
