Zealand species
Author
Cutler, Edward B.
Author
Schulze, Anja
Author
Dean, Harlan K.
text
Zootaxa
2004
525
1
19
journal article
10.5281/zenodo.158002
24810fc0-d26c-4960-bceb-9257c4eabcd5
11755326
158002
Phascolosoma
Leuckart
Diagnosis
: Introvert variable in length, often longer than or equal to trunk, with numerous rings of recurved hooks. Fewer than 30 small tentacles in crescent around nuchal organ (peripheral tentacles lacking). Contractile vessel without true villi. Four introvert retractor muscles, lateral pairs sometimes partially fused. Two unilobed nephridia. Body wall musculature in separate bands.