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A partial review of the European Magelonidae (Annelida: Polychaeta): Magelona mirabilis redefined and M. johnstoni sp. nov. distinguished

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  01 April 2000

Dieter Fiege
Affiliation:
Forschungsinstitut Senckenberg, Senckenberganlage 25, D-60325 Frankfurt, Germany
Frank Licher
Affiliation:
Spezielle Zoologie, FB Biologie/Chemie, Universität Osnabrück, D-49069 Osnabrück, Germany
Andrew S Y Mackie
Affiliation:
Department of Biodiversity and Systematic Biology, National Museum of Wales, Cathay Park, Cardiff, CF1 3NP, Wales
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Abstract

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The identification of magelonids with mucronate chaetae on chaetiger 9 has long been confused. Until 1977 all corresponding European specimens were erroneously referred to Magelona papillicornis; a Brazilian species. Since then, but without any detailed study, the name M. mirabilis (originally given to a species from Scotland) has been widely employed. However, in recent years, it has become clear that two morphologically similar species coexist in European waters. Magelona mirabilis is redescribed and a neotype designated, and M. johnstoni sp. nov. is formally distinguished. Following re-examination of the other five species present in the region, a dichotomous key and a synoptic table of characters is provided for all seven European species.

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Research Article
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© 2000 Marine Biological Association of the United Kingdom