Life in the city: a new scavenger species of Ophryotrocha (Annelida, Dorvilleidae) from Odaiba, Tokyo, Japan
Jimi, N.; Taru, M.; Imura, S. (2019). Life in the city: a new scavenger species of Ophryotrocha (Annelida, Dorvilleidae) from Odaiba, Tokyo, Japan. Proc. Biol. Soc. Wash. 132(1): 131-140. https://dx.doi.org/10.2988/19-00006
In: Proceedings of the Biological Society of Washington. Biological Society of Washington: Washington. ISSN 0006-324X; e-ISSN 1943-6327, more
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| Keywords |
Eunicida [WoRMS]; Polychaeta [WoRMS]
Marine/Coastal |
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Eunicida, Polychaeta, polychaetes, taxonomy, Tokyo |
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- Jimi, N.
- Taru, M.
- Imura, S.
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| Abstract |
A new species of dorvilleid polychaete, Ophryotrocha urbis, is described from the Odaiba, Tokyo, Japan, at 3–5 m depth. The species belongs to O. lobifera group morphologically/phylogenetically and is distinguishable from other congeners by the following combined features: i) trifid margin of the dorsal anterior side of peristomium; ii) the presence of K-type maxillae; iii) the presence of palps; iv) presence of eyes. Individuals of the species were found only on dead animals, and thus, the species is possibly a scavenger. Partial mitochondrial cytochrome c oxidase subunit I gene sequences from the paratype of O. urbis is provided for reliable species identification in the future. |
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