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Phyllodoce lineata

(Claparède, 1870)


Erling Svensen Could this be Phyllodoce goenlandica - or is there another one that looks like this?

Bernard Picton Beautiful, Andrew Mackie can probably give you an answer.

Erling Svensen Thanks Bernard. I have sent him 2 pictures.

Andrew Mackie I don't think it is Phyllodoce groenlandica. The blue colour is interesting. From the Flash? I have seen 2 photos of a very blue Phyllodoce taken by divers that is puzzling. Your photo reminds me somewhat of Phyllodoce lineata. I'll have a look at your other photos ...

Message posted on Seasearch Identifications on 06 Nov 2013
Taxonomy
Animalia (Kingdom)
  Annelida (Phylum)
    Polychaeta (Class)
      Aciculata (Subclass)
        Phyllodocida (Order)
          Phyllodociformia (Suborder)
            Phyllodocidae (Family)
              Phyllodocinae (Subfamily)
                Phyllodoce (Genus)
                  Phyllodoce lineata (Species)
Associated Species