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Treadwell, Aaron L. (1931). Three new species of polychaetous annelids from Chesapeake Bay. Proceedings of the United States National Museum. 79(2867): 1-5.
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Treadwell, Aaron L.
1931
Three new species of polychaetous annelids from Chesapeake Bay
Proceedings of the United States National Museum
79(2867): 1-5
Publication
World Polychaeta Database (WPolyDb). Publication date: "July 21, 1931"
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Among the polychaetous annelids collected in 1920-21 in the course of the biological survey of Chesapeake Bay, conducted by the United States Bureau of Fisheries, were found three undescribed species: Two representatives of the family Syllidae and one of the family Spionidae. The types have been deposited in the United States National Museum.
North-western Atlantic
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Holotype USNM 19599, geounit Atlantic Coast of United States of America, identified as Pionosyllis manca Treadwell, 1931
Holotype USNM 19603, geounit Atlantic Coast of United States of America, identified as Myriana cirrata Treadwell, 1931
 Depth range

16.47-45.75 m.  [details]

 Depth range

20 fathoms (36.6 m).  [details]

 Distribution

Atlantic coast of the USA, Virgina, mouth of Chesapeake Bay. [details]

 Distribution

Atlantic coast of the USA, continental shelf off Virgina.  [details]

 Etymology

The specific epithet cirrata refers to the flat leaflike dorsal cirri of the species.  [details]

 Etymology

The specific epithet manca is the feminine form of the Latin adjective mancus, meaning 'crippled' or 'defective', ... [details]

 Habitat

Continental shelf depths. Further data not available.  [details]

 Habitat

Continental shelf. Further data not available.  [details]

 Type locality

Atlantic coast of the USA, Virginia, mouth of Chesapeake Bay, between the capes, Lightship S. 3/8 E., Cape Henry ... [details]

 Type locality

Atlantic coast of the USA, Virginia, East 5/8 from whistle buoy off Cape Henry (36º56'N, 75º11'W) (data on the ... [details]

 Type material

Type material deposited at the National Museum of Natural History (USNM 19599 and USNM 19600).  [details]