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Rasmussen, K.J.F. (1973). A new species of Pilargis (Polychaeta Pilargidae) from the deep soft sediments of Fensfjorden, Western Norway. Sarsia. 53: 19-24.
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Rasmussen, K.J.F.
1973
A new species of <i>Pilargis</i> (Polychaeta Pilargidae) from the deep soft sediments of Fensfjorden, Western Norway
Sarsia
53: 19-24
Publication
World Polychaeta Database (WPolyDb)
A new species of the genus Pilargis is described and figured. It occurred at three stations in the deeper parts of Fensfjorden, at depths between 412 and 580 m. It is distinguished from the other species in the genus by having slender setae with bifid tips and smooth edges. Comparison is made with the other species, and an identification key is provided.
North Atlantic
Norway
Norway
Systematics, Taxonomy
Pilargis Saint-Joseph, 1899 (identification resource)
Pilargis papillata Rasmussen, 1973 (original description)
Pilargis papillata Rasmussen, 1973 (original description)
Holotype ZMUB 53527, geounit Norway, identified as Pilargis papillata Rasmussen, 1973
Distribution
Atlantic Ocean, northern North Sea: Fensfjorden (Norway). Known only from the type locality. [details]
Etymology
Not stated. The specific epithet papillata is a Latin adjective, feminine of papillatus and meaning 'papillose' or ... [details]
Type locality
Atlantic Ocean, northern North Sea, Norway, Fensfjorden, NE of Gardsendflu (60º49'00''N, 05º03'42''E), at 412 m, ... [details]