Polychaeta taxon details
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Classification The placement of Wiwaxia as a stem annelid has been reconsidered more than once. Eibye-Jacobsen (2004) argued that the lack of evidence for segmentation precluded an annelid placement, but also that there was not sufficient evidence to place it with molluscs. Subsequent authors have further contributions to the debate. [details]
Etymology Generic name derived from Wiwaxy, name of several small mountain peaks north of Lake O'Hara. British Columbia, Canada. [details]
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