Marphysa davidattenboroughi
Taxonavigation
| Taxonavigation: Eunicida |
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Superregnum: Eukaryota |
Familia: Eunicidae
Genus: Marphysa
Species: Marphysa davidattenboroughi
Name
Marphysa davidattenborough Lavesque, Zanol, Daffe, Flaxman & Hutchings, 2023
Status
Accepted species.
Environment
Marine; also reported in brackish, fresh, and terrestrial conditions.
Original description
Lavesque, N.; Zanol, J.; Daffe, G.; Flaxman, B.; Hutchings, P. (2023).
- Two new species of* Marphysa (Annelida, Eunicidae) *from southern Australia.*
Zootaxa **5277**(1): 113–130. https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5277.1.5 Page 123; Figures 3 (D–F), 4 (D–F), 5–6.
Type locality
Inverloch channel, Bass Strait, Australia Coordinates: 38.64° S, 145.72° E Habitat: Intertidal.
Type specimen
- Holotype*: NMV F183073
Deposited at: Museum Victoria (MV), Australia.
Etymology
Named in honor of the renowned natural historian Sir David Attenborough, recognizing his lifelong contributions to the appreciation of biodiversity and natural ecosystems.
Distribution
Southern Australia (Bass Strait region).
References
- Lavesque, N.; Zanol, J.; Daffe, G.; Flaxman, B.; Hutchings, P. (2023). Two new species of Marphysa (Annelida, Eunicidae) from southern Australia. Zootaxa 5277(1): 113–130. DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5277.1.5
- Marphysa davidattenborough Marphysa davidattenboroughi in the World Register of Marine Species – World Register of Marine Species
- Read, G.; Fauchald, K. (eds.) (2025). World Polychaeta Database.
Accessed via World Register of Marine Species: https://marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=1658133
External links
- AphiaID: 1658133 — https://marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=1658133