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Mueller, G.J.; Fauchald, K. (1976). A new species of Dioplosyllis (Polychaeta: Syllidae) from California. Bulletin of the Southern California Academy of Sciences. 75(1): 19-22.
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Mueller, G.J.; Fauchald, K.
1976
A new species of <i>Dioplosyllis</i> (Polychaeta: Syllidae) from California
Bulletin of the Southern California Academy of Sciences
75(1): 19-22
Publication
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A new species of Dioplosyllis is described. Three specimens were collected swarming at a night light. A table is presented to separate the four known species.
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Systematics, Taxonomy
Dioplosyllis broadi Mueller & Fauchald, 1977 accepted as Brachysyllis lagunae (Hartman, 1961) (original description)
Holotype LACM AHF Poly 1141, geounit Southern California, identified as Dioplosyllis broadi Mueller & Fauchald, 1977
Depth range
Epitokous specimens, collected in the water column with a night light, probably at shallow water. [details]
Etymology
The species is named after A. Carter Broad, who stimulated the interest of one of the authors (George Mueller) in ... [details]
Habitat
Epitokous specimens, collected in the water column with a night light. [details]
Type locality
Pacific Ocean, Southern, California, Santa Catalina Island, Big Fisherman's Cove Pier (geocoordinates not provided, ... [details]