Nephtyidae (Annelida, Polychaeta) from southern Europe 2682
Author
Ravara, Ascensão
Author
Cunha, Marina R.
Author
Pleijel, Fredrik
text
Zootaxa
2010
2010-11-19
2682
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https://biotaxa.org/Zootaxa/article/view/zootaxa.2682.1.1
journal article
10.11646/zootaxa.2682.1.1
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Micronephthys
Friedrich, 1939
Type
species.
Micronephthys minuta
(
Théel, 1879
)
, by monotypy.
Diagnosis.
The genus
Micronephthys
is distinguished from the other genera by their small-sized body with poorly developed parapodial lamellae. Acicular lobes conical; neuropodial superior lobes absent. Branchiae usually absent or if present of restricted number and poorly developed, straight. Lyriform chaetae may be present. Aciculae of median and posterior parapodia with curved tips. Antennae present. Pharynx subterminal papillae present; middorsal papilla absent; proximal region smooth. Jaws conical, hook-like. Nuchal organs rounded.