Spionidae (Annelida: Polychaeta) from the Parque Nacional Morrocoy, Falcón, Venezuela

Rev Biol Trop. 2002 Mar;50(1):69-75.

Abstract

Five species of polychaetes (Spionidae) were found associated to Thalassia testudinum meadows in Parque Nacional Morrocoy, Venezuela. We included a guide for their identification and present range extensions for the Venezuelan coasts and Southern Caribbean Sea. The species are: Dipolydora socialis, Prionospio (Minuspio) cirrifera, P. (Prionospio) fallax, P. (P.) steenstrupi, and Spio pettiboneae.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Polychaeta / anatomy & histology
  • Polychaeta / classification*
  • Venezuela