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Piltz, F.M. (1977). A new genus and species of polychaete (family Capitellidae) from Southern California. Bulletin of the Southern California Academy of Sciences. 76(1): 57-60.
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Piltz, F.M.
1977
A new genus and species of polychaete (family Capitellidae) from Southern California
Bulletin of the Southern California Academy of Sciences
76(1): 57-60
Publication
World Polychaeta Database (WPolyDb)
[None. Introduction as follows:]
This addition to the thirty genera of Capitellidae (Hartman, 1947, 1959, 1965) is based upon specimens collected in a study of southern California sandy beaches (Patterson, 1974) funded by the Sea Grant Office of the Department of Commerce Grant #2-35227. The author wishes to express thanks for permission to use the material. Dr. Dale Straughan provided funds for the study. All specimens are deposited in collections of the Allan Hancock Foundation (AHF), University of Southern California.
This addition to the thirty genera of Capitellidae (Hartman, 1947, 1959, 1965) is based upon specimens collected in a study of southern California sandy beaches (Patterson, 1974) funded by the Sea Grant Office of the Department of Commerce Grant #2-35227. The author wishes to express thanks for permission to use the material. Dr. Dale Straughan provided funds for the study. All specimens are deposited in collections of the Allan Hancock Foundation (AHF), University of Southern California.
California quadrant
Systematics, Taxonomy
Holotype AHF Poly 1239, geounit Southern California, identified as Amastigos acutus Piltz, 1977
Paratype AHF Poly 1240, geounit Southern California, identified as Amastigos acutus Piltz, 1977
Paratype AHF Poly 1240, geounit Southern California, identified as Amastigos acutus Piltz, 1977
Diagnosis
Neuropodial and notopodial hooded hooks present in both thorax and abdomen; capillary setae entirely absent; ... [details]
Etymology
The generic name Amastigos is formed by the prefix of Greek origin a-, implying a negative or an absence, meaning ... [details]
Etymology
The specific epithet acutus is a Latin adjective meaning 'sharpened' or 'acute', and refers to the acutely pointed ... [details]
Specimen
Holotype (AHF Poly 1239) and paratype (AHF Poly 1240) deposited at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles ... [details]
Type locality
Hope Ranch, near Carpinteria, in front of the drainage pipe projecting from the cliff backshore, pipe is about 200 ... [details]