Traits name details
Gordius purpureus Dalyell, 1853
177470 (urn:lsid:marinespecies.org:taxname:177470)
unaccepted > superseded combination
Species
- Subspecies Gordius purpureus spinifer Dalyell, 1853 represented as Gordius spinifer purpureus Dalyell, 1853 accepted as Micrura purpurea (Dalyell, 1853)
marine, brackish, fresh, terrestrial
recent only
Dalyell, J. G. (1853). The Powers of the Creator Displayed in the Creation: or, Observations on Life Amidst the Various Forms of the Humbler Tribes of Animated Nature: with Practical Comments and Illustrations. Volume II. xiii + 359 pp., 46 pls. John van Voorst. London., available online at http://biodiversitylibrary.org/page/18804951 [details] 
Norenburg, J.; Chernyshev, A.; Kajihara, H.; Maslakova, S. (2025). World Nemertea Database. Gordius purpureus Dalyell, 1853. Accessed through: Marine Species Traits editorial board (2025) Marine Species Traits at: https://marinespecies.org/traits/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=177470 on 2025-05-11
Marine Species Traits editorial board (2025). Marine Species Traits. Gordius purpureus Dalyell, 1853. Accessed at: https://www.marinespecies.org/traits/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=177470 on 2025-05-11
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Dalyell, J. G. (1853). The Powers of the Creator Displayed in the Creation: or, Observations on Life Amidst the Various Forms of the Humbler Tribes of Animated Nature: with Practical Comments and Illustrations. Volume II. xiii + 359 pp., 46 pls. John van Voorst. London., available online at http://biodiversitylibrary.org/page/18804951 [details]
basis of record Gibson, R. (2005). Nemertina DB. Liverpool John Moore University, UK. [details]
basis of record Gibson, R. (2005). Nemertina DB. Liverpool John Moore University, UK. [details]
