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Katzmann, Werner. (1973). Ein neuer Opheliidae (Polychaeta) aus der Adria: Pseudophelia translucens n.g., n.sp. Anzeiger der Österreichische Akademie der Wissenschaften. Mathematish-naturwissenschaftliche Klasse. 110(4): 25-28.
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Katzmann, Werner
1973
Ein neuer Opheliidae (Polychaeta) aus der Adria: <i>Pseudophelia translucens</i> n.g., n.sp
Anzeiger der Österreichische Akademie der Wissenschaften. Mathematish-naturwissenschaftliche Klasse.
110(4): 25-28
Publication
World Polychaeta Database (WPolyDb). Reprint paginated as 1-4, but first page states "Seite 25 bis 28".
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A new genus Pseudophelia is described. The main characteristic is the lack of branchiae. This is the only difference to the genus Ophelia. The newly described species Pseudophelia translucens is characterized by the lack of branchiae, by nucal organs and the form of the posterior part of the body. There are two big midventral papillae and 6 to 9 smaller ones surrounding the anus. Length 4,5 to 5 mm = ca. 28 setigers. Type locality: Adriatic Sea, near Zlarin Island in 20 to 40 meters depths.
Adriatic Sea
Mediterranean
Mediterranean
Systematics, Taxonomy
Pseudophelia Katzmann, 1973 accepted as Ophelia Savigny, 1822 (original description)
Pseudophelia translucens Katzmann, 1973 accepted as Ophelia translucens (Katzmann, 1973) (original description)
Pseudophelia translucens Katzmann, 1973 accepted as Ophelia translucens (Katzmann, 1973) (original description)
Holotype NHMW 13074, geounit Adriatic Sea, identified as Pseudophelia translucens Katzmann, 1973
Diagnosis
Original diagnosis by Katzmann (1973: 25): "ein dem Genus Ophelia sehr nahestehendes Genus. Der Körper ist ... [details]
Etymology
Not originally stated. The specific epithet translucens is the present participle of the Latin verb transluceo, ... [details]
Taxonomy
Fassari (1998: 46) states that Ophelia amoureuxi Bellan & Costa, 1987 could be a junior synonym of the species. [details]
Type locality
Zlarin, middle Dalmatia, Croatia, Adriatic Sea (gazetteer estimate 43.68°, 15.83°). [details]
