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Chaetopterus pugaporcinus Osborn, Rouse, Goffredi & Robison 2007

Biology

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Described from an apparent giant larval planktonic form, unresolved as to whether a delayed larva or a holopelagic paedomorphic chaetopterid. No reproductive products found.

Reference

Osborn, K.J.; Rouse, G.W.; Goffredi, S.K.; Robison, B.H. 2007. Description and relationships of Chaetopterus pugaporcinus, an unusual pelagic polychaete (Annelida, Chaetopteridae). Biological Bulletin 212(1): 40-54

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Osborn, K.J.; Rouse, G.W.; Goffredi, S.K.; Robison, B.H. 2007. Description and relationships of Chaetopterus pugaporcinus, an unusual pelagic polychaete (Annelida, Chaetopteridae). Biological Bulletin 212(1): 40-54 Osborn, K.J.; Rouse, G.W.; Goffredi, S.K.; Robison, B.H. 2007. Description and relationships of Chaetopterus pugaporcinus, an unusual pelagic polychaete (Annelida, Chaetopteridae). Biological Bulletin 212(1): 40-54 Osborn, K.J.; Rouse, G.W.; Goffredi, S.K.; Robison, B.H. 2007. Description and relationships of Chaetopterus pugaporcinus, an unusual pelagic polychaete (Annelida, Chaetopteridae). Biological Bulletin 212(1): 40-54
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