Nomenclature– Original combination of publication of taxon Austrophyllum Bergström, 1914. Type species of genus Eulalia charcoti Gravier, 1911. Synonyms: ?Bergstroemia Banse, 1973. Subfamily: Notophyllinae.

Data sources– References: Pleijel, F. 1991. Phylogeny and classification of the Phyllodocidae (Polychaeta). Zoologica Scripta 20, 225–261. Description coded by Robin Wilson. 1998. Material examined: after Pleijel (1991) generic diagnosis.

Description– Prostomium without dorsal posterior incision. Dorsal paired antennae broadest subproximally. Prostomial protuberance indistinct. Nuchal organs present as lateral prostomial protrusions. Nuchal organs and cirrophores of first pair of tentacular cirri fused basally. Median antenna present, located closest to eyes.

Proboscis divided into 2 regions. Basal region with large, conical to rounded papillae, uniformly covering basal region, irregularly or diffusely arranged, not in identifiable rows. Distal region of divided proboscis with papillae, in 6 distinct rows, separated by distinct bare areas.

Anterior segments all distinct (i.e. one pair or two pairs (dorsal and ventral) of tentacular cirri present on each segment) (although segment 1 may be partially covered by posterior part of prostomium). Segment 1 and 2 not covering posterior part of prostomium, with one pair of tentacular cirri arising immediately posterior to prostomium from the first visible segment after the prostomium. Ventral tentacular cirri circular in cross-section. Segment 3 with dorsal cirri, with ventral cirri.

Segments 2–4 lacking specialised enlarged chaetae. Parapodia biramous (notopodial aciculae present, on median and posterior setigers, usually beginning at about segment 15 to 30), notopodial capillary chaetae present. Neuropodium divided into dorsal and ventral lobes, dorsal part similar in size and shape to ventral lobe. Ventral cirri obliquely oriented.

Nomenclature– Original combination of publication of taxon Chaetoparia Malmgren, 1867. Type species of genus Chaetoparia nilssoni Malmgren, 1867. Subfamily: Phyllodocinae.

Data sources– References: Pleijel, F. 1991. Phylogeny and classification of the Phyllodocidae (Polychaeta). Zoologica Scripta 20, 225–261. Description coded by Robin Wilson. 1998. Material examined: after Pleijel (1991) generic diagnosis.

Description– Eyes not visible or absent. Prostomium without dorsal posterior incision. Dorsal paired antennae broadest basally. Prostomial protuberance indistinct. Nuchal organs present as lateral prostomial protrusions. Nuchal organs and cirrophores of first pair of tentacular cirri separate basally. Median antenna present as a papilla.

Proboscis not divided into 2 regions. Proboscideal papillae large, conical to rounded, 4 slender subdistally located papillae in a ring.

Anterior segments include at least two fused or reduced segments (i.e. at least one segment apparently with three pairs of tentacular cirri). Segment 1 and 2 fused and extending forward over posterior part of prostomium, with one pair of tentacular cirri arising immediately posterior to prostomium from the first visible segment after the prostomium. Ventral tentacular cirri circular in cross-section. Segment 3 with dorsal cirri, lacking ventral cirri.

Segments 2–4 with specialised, enlarged spine-like chaetae visible ventrally. Parapodia uniramous (notopodial aciculae absent), notopodial capillary chaetae absent. Neuropodium divided into dorsal and ventral lobes, dorsal part similar in size and shape to ventral lobe. Ventral cirri horizontally oriented.

Nomenclature– Original combination of publication of taxon Clavadoce Hartman, 1936. Type species of genus Clavadoce splendida Hartman, 1936. Synonyms: Cirrodoce Hartman & Fauchald, 1971. Subfamily: Notophyllinae.

Data sources– References: Pleijel, F. 1991. Phylogeny and classification of the Phyllodocidae (Polychaeta). Zoologica Scripta 20, 225–261. Description coded by Robin Wilson. 1998. Material examined: after Pleijel (1991) generic diagnosis.

Description– Eyes superficial. Prostomium without dorsal posterior incision. Dorsal paired antennae broadest subproximally. Prostomial protuberance indistinct. Nuchal organs present as lateral prostomial protrusions. Nuchal organs and cirrophores of first pair of tentacular cirri fused basally. Median antenna present, located closest to eyes.

Proboscis not divided into 2 regions. Proboscideal papillae large, conical to rounded, densely and diffusely distributed all over proboscis.

Anterior segments include at least two fused or reduced segments (i.e. at least one segment apparently with three pairs of tentacular cirri) (segment 1 dorsally reduced). Segment 1 and 2 not covering posterior part of prostomium, with one pair of tentacular cirri arising immediately posterior to prostomium from the first visible segment after the prostomium. Ventral tentacular cirri circular in cross-section. Segment 3 with dorsal cirri, with ventral cirri.

Segments 2–4 lacking specialised enlarged chaetae. Parapodia uniramous (notopodial aciculae absent), notopodial capillary chaetae absent. Neuropodium divided into dorsal and ventral lobes, dorsal part similar in size and shape to ventral lobe. Ventral cirri obliquely oriented.

Nomenclature– Original combination of publication of taxon Eteone Savigny, 1822. Type species of genus Nereis flava Fabricus, 1780. Synonyms: Eteonella McIntosh, 1874; Hypereteone Bergström, 1914; Mysta Malmgren, 1865. Subfamily: Eteoninae.

Data sources– References: Pleijel, F. 1991. Phylogeny and classification of the Phyllodocidae (Polychaeta). Zoologica Scripta 20, 225–261. Description coded by Robin Wilson. 1998. Material examined: after Pleijel (1991) generic diagnosis.

Description– Eyes deeply sunken. Prostomium without dorsal posterior incision. Dorsal paired antennae broadest basally. Prostomial protuberance indistinct. Nuchal organs present as ciliated pits. Nuchal organs and cirrophores of first pair of tentacular cirri separate basally. Median antenna present as a papilla.

Proboscis not divided into 2 regions. Proboscideal papillae absent or large, conical to rounded (proboscis may be rugose), with a single lateral longitudinal row on each side.

Anterior segments all distinct (i.e. one pair or two pairs (dorsal and ventral) of tentacular cirri present on each segment) (but first segment, with tentacular cirri, completely lost). Segment 1 and 2 not covering posterior part of prostomium, with two pairs of tentacular cirri arising from the first visible segment after the prostomium. Segment 2 lacking dorsal tentacular cirri. Ventral tentacular cirri circular in cross-section. Segment 3 lacking dorsal cirri, with ventral cirri.

Chaetae first present on segment 2 or 3. Segments 2–4 lacking specialised enlarged chaetae. Parapodia uniramous (notopodial aciculae absent), notopodial capillary chaetae absent. Neuropodium divided into dorsal and ventral lobes, dorsal part similar in size and shape to ventral lobe. Ventral cirri horizontally oriented.

Nomenclature– Original combination of publication of taxon Eteone filiformis Hartmann-Schröder, 1980. Type locality of species Port Samson, northwest Western Australia. Synonyms: Eteone filiformis.-Wilson, 1988. Subfamily: Eteoninae.

Data sources– References: Hartmann-Schröder, G. 1980. Die Polychaeten der tropischen Nordwestküste Australiens (zwischen Port Samson im Norden und Exmouth im Süden) IN: Hartmann-Schröder and Hartmann (eds.) Zur Kenntnis des Eulitorals der australischen Küsten unter besonder Berücksichtigung der Polychaeten und Ostracoden. Mitteilungen aus dem Zoologischen Institut und Zoologische Museum der Universität Hamburg 77, 41–110

Wilson, RS. 1988. A Review of Eteone Savigny, 1820, Mysta Malmgren, 1865 and Hypereteone Bergström, 1914 (Polychaeta: Phyllodocidae). Memoirs of the Museum of Victoria 49, 385–431. Description coded by Robin Wilson. 2002. Material examined: based on Hartmann-Schröder, 1980 & Wilson, 1988 descriptions.

Distribution, habitat– Australia; North-western Australia; Habitat marine, inshore.

Description– Eyes deeply sunken, Brown. Prostomium without dorsal posterior incision, longer than maximum width. Dorsal paired antennae broadest basally, 0.3–0.5 times length of prostomium. Prostomial protuberance indistinct. Nuchal organs present as ciliated pits. Nuchal organs and cirrophores of first pair of tentacular cirri separate basally. Median antenna present as a papilla.

Proboscis not divided into 2 regions.

Anterior segments all distinct (i.e. one pair or two pairs (dorsal and ventral) of tentacular cirri present on each segment) (but first segment, with tentacular cirri, completely lost). Segment 1 and 2 not covering posterior part of prostomium, with two pairs of tentacular cirri arising from the first visible segment after the prostomium, reaching about segment 1. Segment 2 lacking dorsal tentacular cirri. Ventral tentacular cirri circular in cross-section. Segment 3 lacking dorsal cirri, with ventral cirri.

Chaetae first present on segment 2. Segments 2–4 lacking specialised enlarged chaetae. Parapodia uniramous (notopodial aciculae absent), notopodial capillary chaetae absent. Elongate, longer than maximum width, evenly rounded, without an obvious tip or corner, symmetrical. Neuropodium divided into dorsal and ventral lobes, dorsal part similar in size and shape to ventral lobe. Ventral cirri horizontally oriented, shorter than chaetigerous lobes, without extended tips.

Anal cirri globular to digitiform with rounded tips.

Nomenclature– Original combination of publication of taxon Hypereteone otati Wilson, 1988. Type locality of species Cape York, Queensland, Australia. Subfamily: Eteoninae.

Data sources– References: Wilson, RS. 1988. A Review of Eteone Savigny, 1820, Mysta Malmgren, 1865 and Hypereteone Bergström, 1914 (Polychaeta: Phyllodocidae). Memoirs of the Museum of Victoria 49, 385–431. Description coded by Robin Wilson. March 1997. Material examined: based on Wilson, 1988 description and material examined. Size range of material examined 234 chaetigers. 50 mm long. 0.7 mm wide.

Distribution, habitat– Australia; North-eastern Australia; Habitat marine, inshore.

Description– Colour preserved specimen bright yellow with narrow longitudinal brown stripe on dorsum of anterior 50–55 segments, dorsal cirri of all but anterior 10 segments also with brown pigmentation. Eyes deeply sunken, dark. Prostomium without dorsal posterior incision, about as long as maximum width, anterior margin rounded, about half width of posterior margin. Dorsal paired antennae broadest basally, 0.5 times length of prostomium. Prostomial protuberance indistinct. Nuchal organs present as ciliated pits. Median antenna present as a papilla.

Proboscis not divided into 2 regions. Proboscideal papillae micropapillae, 4 longitudinal rows of irregular tuberculae and with papillae in longitudinal rows. Proboscis with terminal ring, comprising 12 papillae (plus one pair of lateral papillae).

Anterior segments all distinct (i.e. one pair or two pairs (dorsal and ventral) of tentacular cirri present on each segment) (but first segment, with tentacular cirri, completely lost). Segment 1 and 2 not covering posterior part of prostomium, segment 1 visible dorsally, with two pairs of tentacular cirri arising from the first visible segment after the prostomium, reaching about segment 3. Segment 2 lacking dorsal tentacular cirri. Ventral tentacular cirri circular in cross-section (similar in shape and size to those of subsequent setigers). Segment 3 lacking dorsal cirri, with ventral cirri.

Chaetae first present on segment 3. Segments 2–4 lacking specialised enlarged chaetae. Parapodia uniramous (notopodial aciculae absent), notopodial capillary chaetae absent. Circular to ovoid, as wide or wider than long, evenly rounded, without an obvious tip or corner, symmetrical. Neuropodium divided into dorsal and ventral lobes, dorsal part similar in size and shape to ventral lobe. Ventral cirri horizontally oriented, longer than chaetigerous lobes or shorter than chaetigerous lobes (on posterior segments), without extended tips.

Anal cirri long, cirriform, tapering to a fine pointed tip.

Nomenclature– Original combination of publication of taxon Eteone palari Wilson, 1988. Type locality of species Moreton Bay, Queensland. Subfamily: Eteoninae.

Data sources– References: Wilson, RS. 1988. A Review of Eteone Savigny, 1820, Mysta Malmgren, 1865 and Hypereteone Bergström, 1914 (Polychaeta: Phyllodocidae). Memoirs of the Museum of Victoria 49, 385–431. Description coded by Robin Wilson. March 1997. Material examined: based on Wilson, 1988 description and material examined.

Distribution, habitat– Australia; North-eastern Australia; Habitat marine, inshore.

Description– Colour pale brown throughout, With a single darker brown transverse band across the dosum of each segment. Eyes deeply sunken, dark. Prostomium without dorsal posterior incision, shorter than maximum width. Dorsal paired antennae broadest basally, 0.5–0.7 times length of prostomium. Prostomial protuberance indistinct. Nuchal organs present as ciliated pits. Nuchal organs and cirrophores of first pair of tentacular cirri separate basally. Median antenna present as a papilla (assumed to be so, but not clearly visible with light microscope).

Proboscis not divided into 2 regions. Proboscideal papillae absent. Proboscis lacking terminal ring of papillae.

Anterior segments all distinct (i.e. one pair or two pairs (dorsal and ventral) of tentacular cirri present on each segment) (but first segment, with tentacular cirri, completely lost). Segment 1 and 2 not covering posterior part of prostomium, segment 1 visible dorsally, with two pairs of tentacular cirri arising from the first visible segment after the prostomium, reaching about segment 6. Segment 2 lacking dorsal tentacular cirri. Ventral tentacular cirri circular in cross-section. Segment 3 lacking dorsal cirri, with ventral cirri.

Chaetae first present on segment 2. Segments 2–4 lacking specialised enlarged chaetae. Parapodia uniramous (notopodial aciculae absent), notopodial capillary chaetae absent. Elongate, longer than maximum width, lanceolate or rectangular, with a distinct tip or corner, symmetrical. Neuropodium divided into dorsal and ventral lobes, dorsal part similar in size and shape to ventral lobe. Ventral cirri horizontally oriented, about as long as chaetigerous lobes, without extended tips.

Anal cirri globular to digitiform with rounded tips.

Nomenclature– Original combination of publication of taxon Eteone platycephala Augener, 1913. Type locality of species Western Australia. Synonyms: Mysta platycephala.-Wilson, 1988. Subfamily: Eteoninae.

Data sources– References: Wilson, RS. 1988. A Review of Eteone Savigny, 1820, Mysta Malmgren, 1865 and Hypereteone Bergström, 1914 (Polychaeta: Phyllodocidae). Memoirs of the Museum of Victoria 49, 385–431. Description coded by Robin Wilson. March 1997. Material examined: based on Wilson, 1988 description and material examined therein; also Stn B601, NIWA, 1 specimen; Stn O 131 SSS, NIWA, 1 specimen; Stn S393B, NIWA, 1 specimen; Stn Z8245 (M3), NIWA, 1 specimen.

Distribution, habitat– Australia and New Zealand; South-eastern Australia, or South-western Australia, or North-eastern Australia, or North-western Australia; Habitat marine, inshore, or marine, shelf.

Description– Eyes deeply sunken, Red. Prostomium without dorsal posterior incision, about as long as maximum width. Dorsal paired antennae broadest basally, 0.5 times length of prostomium. Prostomial protuberance indistinct. Nuchal organs present as ciliated pits. Nuchal organs and cirrophores of first pair of tentacular cirri separate basally. Median antenna present as a papilla.

Proboscis not divided into 2 regions. Proboscideal papillae large, conical to rounded (each papilla with 20 or more tooth- or spine-like processes), with a single lateral longitudinal row on each side. Discoid, flattened (to triangular). Proboscis lacking terminal ring of papillae.

Anterior segments all distinct (i.e. one pair or two pairs (dorsal and ventral) of tentacular cirri present on each segment) (but first segment, with tentacular cirri, completely lost). Segment 1 and 2 not covering posterior part of prostomium, segment 1 visible dorsally, with two pairs of tentacular cirri arising from the first visible segment after the prostomium, reaching about segment 4. Segment 2 lacking dorsal tentacular cirri. Ventral tentacular cirri circular in cross-section. Segment 3 lacking dorsal cirri, with ventral cirri.

Chaetae first present on segment 2. Segments 2–4 lacking specialised enlarged chaetae. Parapodia uniramous (notopodial aciculae absent), notopodial capillary chaetae absent. Elongate, longer than maximum width, evenly rounded, without an obvious tip or corner, symmetrical. Neuropodium divided into dorsal and ventral lobes, dorsal part similar in size and shape to ventral lobe. Ventral cirri horizontally oriented, about as long as chaetigerous lobes, without extended tips.

Anal cirri globular to digitiform with rounded tips.

Nomenclature– Original combination of publication of taxon Hypereteone tingara Wilson, 1988. Type locality of species Western Port, Victoria, Australia. Subfamily: Eteoninae.

Data sources– References: Wilson, RS. 1988. A Review of Eteone Savigny, 1820, Mysta Malmgren, 1865 and Hypereteone Bergström, 1914 (Polychaeta: Phyllodocidae). Memoirs of the Museum of Victoria 49, 385–431. Description coded by Robin Wilson. March 1997. Material examined: based on Wilson, 1988 description and material examined.

Distribution, habitat– Australia; South-eastern Australia; Habitat marine, inshore.

Description– Eyes not visible or absent. Prostomium without dorsal posterior incision, longer than maximum width. Dorsal paired antennae broadest basally, 0.7–0.8 times length of prostomium. Prostomial protuberance indistinct. Nuchal organs present as ciliated pits. Nuchal organs and cirrophores of first pair of tentacular cirri separate basally. Median antenna present as a papilla.

Proboscis not divided into 2 regions. Proboscideal papillae large, conical to rounded, with papillae in longitudinal rows.

Anterior segments all distinct (i.e. one pair or two pairs (dorsal and ventral) of tentacular cirri present on each segment) (but first segment, with tentacular cirri, completely lost). Segment 1 and 2 not covering posterior part of prostomium, segment 1 visible dorsally, with two pairs of tentacular cirri arising from the first visible segment after the prostomium, reaching about segment 2–3. Segment 2 lacking dorsal tentacular cirri. Ventral tentacular cirri circular in cross-section. Segment 3 lacking dorsal cirri, with ventral cirri.

Chaetae first present on segment 3. Segments 2–4 lacking specialised enlarged chaetae. Parapodia uniramous (notopodial aciculae absent), notopodial capillary chaetae absent. Elongate, longer than maximum width, evenly rounded, without an obvious tip or corner, symmetrical. Neuropodium divided into dorsal and ventral lobes, dorsal part similar in size and shape to ventral lobe. Ventral cirri horizontally oriented, longer than chaetigerous lobes, without extended tips.

Anal cirri long, cirriform, tapering to a fine pointed tip.

Nomenclature– Original combination of publication of taxon Eteone tulua Wilson, 1988. Type locality of species Moreton Bay, Queensland, Australia. Subfamily: Eteoninae.

Data sources– References: Wilson, RS. 1988. A Review of Eteone Savigny, 1820, Mysta Malmgren, 1865 and Hypereteone Bergström, 1914 (Polychaeta: Phyllodocidae). Memoirs of the Museum of Victoria 49, 385–431. Description coded by Robin Wilson. March 1997. Material examined: based on Wilson, 1988 description and material examined.

Distribution, habitat– Australia; North-eastern Australia; Habitat marine, inshore.

Description– Colour body pale yellow, Posterior half of prostomium with diffuse brown-black pigmentation, otherwise unpigmented. Eyes deeply sunken, black. Prostomium without dorsal posterior incision, about as long as maximum width. Dorsal paired antennae broadest basally, 1 times length of prostomium. Prostomial protuberance indistinct. Nuchal organs present as ciliated pits. Nuchal organs and cirrophores of first pair of tentacular cirri separate basally. Median antenna present as a papilla.

Proboscis not divided into 2 regions. Proboscideal papillae large, conical to rounded, densely and diffusely distributed all over proboscis (but more sparse dorsally and nearly smooth proximally). Proboscis with terminal ring, comprising 10 papillae (or more).

Anterior segments all distinct (i.e. one pair or two pairs (dorsal and ventral) of tentacular cirri present on each segment) (but first segment, with tentacular cirri, completely lost). Segment 1 and 2 not covering posterior part of prostomium, segment 1 visible dorsally, with two pairs of tentacular cirri arising from the first visible segment after the prostomium, reaching about segment 3–5. Segment 2 lacking dorsal tentacular cirri. Ventral tentacular cirri circular in cross-section. Segment 3 lacking dorsal cirri, with ventral cirri.

Chaetae first present on segment 2. Segments 2–4 lacking specialised enlarged chaetae. Parapodia uniramous (notopodial aciculae absent), notopodial capillary chaetae absent. Elongate, longer than maximum width, evenly rounded, without an obvious tip or corner, symmetrical. Neuropodium divided into dorsal and ventral lobes, dorsal part larger than ventral lobe. Ventral cirri horizontally oriented, about as long as chaetigerous lobes or shorter than chaetigerous lobes (slightly shorter on posterior chaetigers), without extended tips.

Anal cirri globular to digitiform with rounded tips.

Nomenclature– Original combination of publication of taxon Eulalia Savigny, 1822. Type species of genus Nereis viridis Linnaeus, 1767. Synonyms: Hypoeulalia Bergström, 1914; Notalia Bergström, 1914; Steggoa Bergström, 1914;. Subfamily: Eteoninae.

Data sources– References: Pleijel, F. 1991. Phylogeny and classification of the Phyllodocidae (Polychaeta). Zoologica Scripta 20, 225–261. Description coded by Robin Wilson. 1998. Material examined: after Pleijel (1991) generic diagnosis.

Description– Eyes superficial. Prostomium without dorsal posterior incision. Dorsal paired antennae broadest basally. Prostomial protuberance well defined. Nuchal organs present as ciliated pits. Nuchal organs and cirrophores of first pair of tentacular cirri separate basally. Median antenna present, located closest to eyes.

Proboscis not divided into 2 regions. Proboscideal papillae large, conical to rounded, densely and diffusely distributed all over proboscis.

Anterior segments all distinct (i.e. one pair or two pairs (dorsal and ventral) of tentacular cirri present on each segment). Segment 1 and 2 not covering posterior part of prostomium, segment 1 visible dorsally, with one pair of tentacular cirri arising immediately posterior to prostomium from the first visible segment after the prostomium. Ventral tentacular cirri flattened. Segment 3 with dorsal cirri, with ventral cirri.

Segments 2–4 lacking specialised enlarged chaetae. Parapodia uniramous (notopodial aciculae absent), notopodial capillary chaetae absent. Neuropodium divided into dorsal and ventral lobes, dorsal part similar in size and shape to ventral lobe. Ventral cirri horizontally oriented.

Nomenclature– Subfamily: Eteoninae.

Data sources– Description coded by Robin Wilson. 1998. Material examined: MV material from eastern Bass Strait, eg MSL-LV 6 T2, F69780; MSL-LV 6 T5, F69779.

Distribution, habitat– Australia; South-eastern Australia; Habitat marine, shelf.

Description– Eyes deeply sunken, Black. Prostomium without dorsal posterior incision, shorter than maximum width, Prostomium a truncate triangle, with posterior margin about three times width of anterior margin between paired antennae. Dorsal paired antennae broadest basally, 0.5 times length of prostomium. Prostomial protuberance well defined. Nuchal organs present as ciliated pits. Nuchal organs and cirrophores of first pair of tentacular cirri separate basally. Median antenna present, located closest to eyes, 0.5 times length of prostomium.

Proboscis not divided into 2 regions. Proboscideal papillae large, conical to rounded, densely and diffusely distributed all over proboscis.

Anterior segments all distinct (i.e. one pair or two pairs (dorsal and ventral) of tentacular cirri present on each segment). Segment 1 and 2 not covering posterior part of prostomium, segment 1 visible dorsally, with one pair of tentacular cirri arising immediately posterior to prostomium from the first visible segment after the prostomium, reaching about segment 3. Segment 2 with dorsal tentacular cirri. Segment 2 with dorsal cirri reaching about segment 6–7, ventral tentacular cirri circular in cross-section, reaching about segment 4. Segment 3 with dorsal cirri, reaching about segment 6–7, with ventral cirri.

Chaetae first present on segment 3. Segments 2–4 lacking specialised enlarged chaetae. Parapodia uniramous (notopodial aciculae absent), notopodial capillary chaetae absent. Elongate, longer than maximum width, lanceolate or rectangular, with a distinct tip or corner, asymmetrical. Neuropodium divided into dorsal and ventral lobes, dorsal part similar in size and shape to ventral lobe. Ventral cirri horizontally oriented, about as long as chaetigerous lobes, without extended tips.

Anal cirri long, cirriform, tapering to a fine pointed tip.

Nomenclature– Subfamily: Eteoninae.

Data sources– Description coded by Robin Wilson. 1998. Material examined: a single specimen from eastern Bass Strait, MSL-EG 103, F69579.

Distribution, habitat– Australia; South-eastern Australia; Habitat marine, shelf.

Description– Colour Uniform dark red pigmentation throughout. Eyes superficial, dark red. Prostomium without dorsal posterior incision, about as long as maximum width, Prostomium a truncate triangle, with posterior margin about twice width of anterior margin between paired antennae. Dorsal paired antennae broadest basally, 0.5 times length of prostomium. Prostomial protuberance well defined. Nuchal organs present as ciliated pits. Nuchal organs and cirrophores of first pair of tentacular cirri separate basally. Median antenna present, located closest to eyes, 1 times length of prostomium.

Proboscis not divided into 2 regions. Proboscideal papillae large, conical to rounded, densely and diffusely distributed all over proboscis.

Anterior segments all distinct (i.e. one pair or two pairs (dorsal and ventral) of tentacular cirri present on each segment). Segment 1 and 2 not covering posterior part of prostomium, segment 1 visible dorsally, with one pair of tentacular cirri arising immediately posterior to prostomium from the first visible segment after the prostomium, reaching about segment 3. Segment 2 with dorsal tentacular cirri. Segment 2 with dorsal cirri reaching about segment 10, ventral tentacular cirri circular in cross-section, reaching about segment 8. Segment 3 with dorsal cirri, reaching about segment 8, with ventral cirri.

Chaetae first present on segment 2. Segments 2–4 lacking specialised enlarged chaetae. Parapodia uniramous (notopodial aciculae absent), notopodial capillary chaetae absent. Elongate, longer than maximum width, evenly rounded, without an obvious tip or corner, asymmetrical. Neuropodium divided into dorsal and ventral lobes, dorsal part similar in size and shape to ventral lobe. Ventral cirri horizontally oriented, shorter than chaetigerous lobes, without extended tips.

Anal cirri globular to digitiform with rounded tips.

Nomenclature– Original combination of publication of taxon Eumida Malmgren, 1865. Type species of genus Eulalia sanguinea Ørsted, 1843. Synonyms: Eumidia Verril, 1873; Vitiaziphyllum Uschakov, 1972. Subfamily: Eteoninae.

Data sources– References: Pleijel, F. 1991. Phylogeny and classification of the Phyllodocidae (Polychaeta). Zoologica Scripta 20, 225–261

. Description coded by Robin Wilson. 1998. Material examined: after Pleijel (1991) generic diagnosis.

Description– Eyes superficial. Prostomium without dorsal posterior incision. Dorsal paired antennae broadest basally. Prostomial protuberance well defined. Nuchal organs present as dorsal outgrowths on prostomium. Nuchal organs and cirrophores of first pair of tentacular cirri separate basally. Median antenna present, located closest to eyes.

Proboscis not divided into 2 regions. Proboscideal papillae micropapillae, sparsely distributed.

Anterior segments include at least two fused or reduced segments (i.e. at least one segment apparently with three pairs of tentacular cirri) (segment 1 dorsally reduced, possibly fused to segment 2). Segment 1 and 2 not covering posterior part of prostomium, with one pair of tentacular cirri arising immediately posterior to prostomium from the first visible segment after the prostomium. Ventral tentacular cirri flattened. Segment 3 with dorsal cirri, with ventral cirri.

Segments 2–4 lacking specialised enlarged chaetae. Parapodia uniramous (notopodial aciculae absent), notopodial capillary chaetae absent. Neuropodium divided into dorsal and ventral lobes, dorsal part similar in size and shape to ventral lobe. Ventral cirri horizontally oriented.

Nomenclature– Original combination of publication of taxon Eumida fuscolutata Eibye-Jacobsen, 1991. Type locality of species Werribee, Port Phillip Bay, Australia. Synonyms: Eumida sanguinea.-Hutchings & Rainer, 1979: 50.-Hutchings & Murray, 1984: 26 (in part).-?Hartmann-Schröder, 1979: 82, 1981: 22 [not Ørsted, 1843]; ?Eumida sp. Day, 1975: 186. Subfamily: Eteoninae.

Data sources– References: Eibye-Jacobsen, D. 1991. A revision of Eumida Malmgren, 1865 (Polychaeta: Phyllodocidae). Steenstrupia 17, 81–140. Description coded by Robin Wilson. July 2002. Material examined: after Eibye-Jacobsen (1991) species description.

Distribution, habitat– Australia; South-eastern Australia, or South-western Australia, or North-eastern Australia; Habitat marine, inshore.

Description– Colour dorsum with variable brown or dark green pigment, Dorsal cirri orange brown. See Eibye-Jacobsen (1991) for details. Eyes superficial, dark red. Prostomium without dorsal posterior incision, shorter than maximum width, cordiform, concave posteriorly. Dorsal paired antennae broadest basally, 1 times length of prostomium. Prostomial protuberance well defined. Nuchal organs present as dorsal outgrowths on prostomium. Nuchal organs and cirrophores of first pair of tentacular cirri separate basally. Median antenna present, located closest to eyes, 1.2–1.5 times length of prostomium.

Proboscis not divided into 2 regions. Proboscideal papillae micropapillae, sparsely distributed. Proboscis with terminal ring, comprising 15–17(–21) papillae.

Anterior segments include at least two fused or reduced segments (i.e. at least one segment apparently with three pairs of tentacular cirri) (segment 1 dorsally reduced, possibly fused to segment 2). Segment 1 and 2 not covering posterior part of prostomium, segment 1 not visible dorsally, with one pair of tentacular cirri arising immediately posterior to prostomium from the first visible segment after the prostomium, reaching about segment 7. Segment 2 with dorsal tentacular cirri. Segment 2 with dorsal cirri reaching about segment 13–14, ventral tentacular cirri flattened, reaching about segment 7–8. Segment 3 with dorsal cirri, reaching about segment 13, with ventral cirri.

Chaetae first present on segment 3. Segments 2–4 lacking specialised enlarged chaetae. Parapodia uniramous (notopodial aciculae absent), notopodial capillary chaetae absent. Elongate, longer than maximum width, lanceolate or rectangular, with a distinct tip or corner, asymmetrical (slightly). Neuropodium divided into dorsal and ventral lobes, dorsal part similar in size and shape to ventral lobe. Ventral cirri horizontally oriented, about as long as chaetigerous lobes, without extended tips. Chaetae setae of normal type (see Eibye-Jacobsen 1991, Bull. Mar. Sci. 48: 530–543).

Anal cirri long, cirriform, tapering to a fine pointed tip (up to 12 times as long as wide).

Remarks– Specimen F63878 from Port Phillip Bay has longer antennae than described by Eibye-Jacobsen, otherwise agrees closely.

Nomenclature– Original combination of publication of taxon Eumida hawkesburyensis Eibye-Jacobsen, 1991. Type locality of species Hawkesbury River, New South Wales, Australia. Synonyms: Eumida sanguinea.-Hutchings & Murray, 1984: 26 [in part; not Ørsted, 1843]. Subfamily: Eteoninae.

Data sources– References: Eibye-Jacobsen, D. 1991. A revision of Eumida Malmgren, 1865 (Polychaeta: Phyllodocidae). Steenstrupia 17, 81–140. Description coded by Robin Wilson. July 2002. Material examined: after Eibye-Jacobsen (1991) species description.

Distribution, habitat– Australia; North-eastern Australia (Hawkesbury River, NSW); Habitat estuarine.

Description– Colour preserved specimens with dorsum dark brown or dark green with two lateral and often one anteromedial large black spots on each segment; Prostomium dorso-anteriorly with dark brown pigment; dorsal and ventral cirri on most specimens light brown, or may be completely covered with small reddish brown dots; see Eibye-Jacobsen (1991) for details. Eyes superficial (small), dark red. Prostomium without dorsal posterior incision, shorter than maximum width, cordiform, concave posteriorly. Dorsal paired antennae broadest basally, 1 times length of prostomium. Prostomial protuberance well defined. Nuchal organs present as dorsal outgrowths on prostomium. Nuchal organs and cirrophores of first pair of tentacular cirri separate basally. Median antenna present, located closest to eyes, 1 times length of prostomium.

Proboscis not divided into 2 regions. Proboscideal papillae micropapillae, sparsely distributed. Proboscis with terminal ring, comprising 16–18 papillae.

Anterior segments include at least two fused or reduced segments (i.e. at least one segment apparently with three pairs of tentacular cirri) (segment 1 dorsally reduced, possibly fused to segment 2). Segment 1 and 2 not covering posterior part of prostomium, segment 1 not visible dorsally, with one pair of tentacular cirri arising immediately posterior to prostomium from the first visible segment after the prostomium, reaching about segment 5. Segment 2 with dorsal tentacular cirri. Segment 2 with dorsal cirri reaching about segment 8, ventral tentacular cirri flattened, reaching about segment 6. Segment 3 with dorsal cirri, reaching about segment 8, with ventral cirri.

Chaetae first present on segment 3. Segments 2–4 lacking specialised enlarged chaetae. Parapodia uniramous (notopodial aciculae absent), notopodial capillary chaetae absent. Circular to ovoid, as wide or wider than long, lanceolate or rectangular, with a distinct tip or corner, symmetrical. Neuropodium divided into dorsal and ventral lobes, dorsal part similar in size and shape to ventral lobe. Ventral cirri horizontally oriented, shorter than chaetigerous lobes, without extended tips.

Anal cirri absent on all specimens examined.

Nomenclature– Original combination of publication of taxon Eulalia subulifera Ehlers, 1897. Type locality of species Strait of Magellan. Synonyms: Eumida (Sige) dorsolobata Hartmann-Schröder, 1987: 31, figs 2–6 (fide Eibye-Jacobsen, 1991, that author also for full synonymy). Subfamily: Eteoninae.

Data sources– References: Eibye-Jacobsen, D. 1991. A revision of Eumida Malmgren, 1865 (Polychaeta: Phyllodocidae). Steenstrupia 17, 81–140. Description coded by Robin Wilson. July 2002. Material examined: after Eibye-Jacobsen (1991) species description.

Distribution, habitat– Australia, Antarctic, and South America, Pacific coast; South-eastern Australia, or South-western Australia; Habitat marine, inshore, or marine, shelf; Antarctic localities are South Shetland Islands & Kerguelen Island

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Description– Colour preserved specimens light brown, All appendages darker brown or orange-brown; ventral cirri with characteristic pattern of elongate oval, browinish red dots perpendicular to ventral edge and a large central spot; see Eibye-Jacobsen (1991) for details. Eyes superficial (very large), red-brown. Prostomium without dorsal posterior incision, shorter than maximum width, rounded, anteriorly obtuse, without posterior concavity. Dorsal paired antennae broadest basally, 1 times length of prostomium. Prostomial protuberance well defined. Nuchal organs present as dorsal outgrowths on prostomium. Nuchal organs and cirrophores of first pair of tentacular cirri separate basally. Median antenna present, located closest to eyes, about 2 times length of prostomium.

Proboscis not divided into 2 regions. Proboscideal papillae micropapillae, sparsely distributed.

Anterior segments include at least two fused or reduced segments (i.e. at least one segment apparently with three pairs of tentacular cirri) (segment 1 dorsally reduced, possibly fused to segment 2). Segment 1 and 2 not covering posterior part of prostomium, segment 1 not visible dorsally, with one pair of tentacular cirri arising immediately posterior to prostomium from the first visible segment after the prostomium, reaching about segment 4–6. Segment 2 with dorsal tentacular cirri. Segment 2 with dorsal cirri reaching about segment 6–8, ventral tentacular cirri flattened, reaching about segment 4–5. Segment 3 with dorsal cirri, reaching about segment 6–8, with ventral cirri.

Chaetae first present on segment 3. Segments 2–4 lacking specialised enlarged chaetae. Parapodia uniramous (notopodial aciculae absent), notopodial capillary chaetae absent. Elongate, longer than maximum width, evenly rounded, without an obvious tip or corner, symmetrical. Neuropodium entire. Ventral cirri horizontally oriented, longer than chaetigerous lobes, without extended tips.

Anal cirri globular to digitiform with rounded tips (1.5–2 times as long as broad).

Nomenclature– Original combination of publication of taxon Eumida trifasciata Eibye-Jacobsen, 1991. Type locality of species Spencer Gulf, South Australia. Subfamily: Eteoninae.

Data sources– References: Eibye-Jacobsen, D. 1991. A revision of Eumida Malmgren, 1865 (Polychaeta: Phyllodocidae). Steenstrupia 17, 81–140. Description coded by Robin Wilson. July 2002. Material examined: after Eibye-Jacobsen (1991) species description.

Distribution, habitat– Australia; South-eastern Australia, North-eastern Australia, and North-western Australia; Habitat marine, inshore to marine, shelf; upper Spencer Gulf, SA, NW Shelf, WA & Moreton Bay, Qld.

Description– Colour preserved specimens with a few brown blotches on prostomium anterior to eyes, Segments 2 & 3 unpigmented, segments 4–6 each with a prominent green or green-brown band from parapodium to parapodium; following segments usually with more dispersed pigmentation of dark brown or red-brown spots and medially interrupted transverse bands; dorsal cirri yellow-orange sheen and red-brown spots; see Eibye-Jacobsen (1991) for details. Eyes superficial (large), red. Prostomium without dorsal posterior incision, shorter than maximum width, cordiform, not concave posteriorly. Dorsal paired antennae broadest basally, 1 times length of prostomium (about). Prostomial protuberance well defined. Nuchal organs present as dorsal outgrowths on prostomium. Nuchal organs and cirrophores of first pair of tentacular cirri separate basally. Median antenna present, located closest to eyes, 1 times length of prostomium.

Proboscis not divided into 2 regions. Proboscideal papillae absent (smooth, or with transverse, oval warts). Proboscis with terminal ring, comprising 17–18(–21) papillae.

Anterior segments include at least two fused or reduced segments (i.e. at least one segment apparently with three pairs of tentacular cirri) (segment 1 dorsally reduced, possibly fused to segment 2). Segment 1 and 2 not covering posterior part of prostomium, segment 1 not visible dorsally, with one pair of tentacular cirri arising immediately posterior to prostomium from the first visible segment after the prostomium, reaching about segment 6. Segment 2 with dorsal tentacular cirri. Segment 2 with dorsal cirri reaching about segment 12, ventral tentacular cirri flattened, reaching about segment 7. Segment 3 with dorsal cirri, reaching about segment 12, with ventral cirri.

Chaetae first present on segment 3. Segments 2–4 lacking specialised enlarged chaetae. Parapodia uniramous (notopodial aciculae absent), notopodial capillary chaetae absent. Elongate, longer than maximum width, lanceolate or rectangular, with a distinct tip or corner, symmetrical. Neuropodium divided into dorsal and ventral lobes, dorsal part larger than ventral lobe (due to distal papilla-like prolongation, more pronounced on median and posterior segments). Ventral cirri horizontally oriented, about as long as chaetigerous lobes, without extended tips.

Anal cirri absent on all specimens examined.

Nomenclature– Subfamily: Eteoninae.

Data sources– Description coded by Robin Wilson. 1993–1997. Material examined: Stn MSL-EG 47, Eastern Bass Strait, 32 m, MoV F69831; Stn MSL-EG 46, Eastern Bass Strait, 32 m, MoV F69833. Size range of material examined 52–67 chaetigers (anterior fragments). 4–10 mm long (anterior fragments). 0.5–2 mm wide.

Distribution, habitat– Australia; South-eastern Australia; Habitat marine, shelf.

Description– Colour no pigmentation evident on preserved specimens. Eyes superficial, red. Prostomium without dorsal posterior incision, shorter than maximum width, cordiform, slightly concave posteriorly. Dorsal paired antennae broadest basally, 1 times length of prostomium. Prostomial protuberance well defined. Nuchal organs present as dorsal outgrowths on prostomium. Nuchal organs and cirrophores of first pair of tentacular cirri separate basally. Median antenna present, located closest to eyes, 1 times length of prostomium.

Proboscis not divided into 2 regions. Proboscideal papillae micropapillae, sparsely distributed. Proboscis with terminal ring, comprising indistinct 16 papillae.

Anterior segments include at least two fused or reduced segments (i.e. at least one segment apparently with three pairs of tentacular cirri) (segment 1 dorsally reduced, possibly fused to segment 2). Segment 1 and 2 not covering posterior part of prostomium, segment 1 not visible dorsally, with one pair of tentacular cirri arising immediately posterior to prostomium from the first visible segment after the prostomium, reaching about segment 6. Segment 2 with dorsal tentacular cirri. Ventral tentacular cirri flattened, reaching about segment 6–7. Segment 3 with dorsal cirri, reaching about segment 12, with ventral cirri.

Chaetae first present on segment 3. Segments 2–4 lacking specialised enlarged chaetae. Parapodia uniramous (notopodial aciculae absent), notopodial capillary chaetae absent. Neuropodium divided into dorsal and ventral lobes, dorsal part similar in size and shape to ventral lobe. Ventral cirri horizontally oriented, shorter than chaetigerous lobes, without extended tips.

Remarks– The equal-Sized bilobed presetal lobe distinguishes this species from Sige sp. MoV 781. The dorsal cirri are less elongate and the ventral cirri are shorter than E. fuscolutata MoV 510

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Nomenclature– Original combination of publication of taxon Galapagomystides Blake, 1985. Type species of genus Galapagomystides aristata Blake, 1985. Subfamily: Eteoninae.

Data sources– References: Pleijel, F. 1991. Phylogeny and classification of the Phyllodocidae (Polychaeta). Zoologica Scripta 20, 225–261. Description coded by Robin Wilson. 1998. Material examined: after Pleijel (1991) generic diagnosis.

Description– Eyes not visible or absent. Prostomium without dorsal posterior incision. Dorsal paired antennae broadest basally. Prostomial protuberance indistinct. Nuchal organs present as ciliated pits. Nuchal organs and cirrophores of first pair of tentacular cirri separate basally. Median antenna absent.

Proboscis not divided into 2 regions. Proboscideal papillae absent.

Anterior segments all distinct (i.e. one pair or two pairs (dorsal and ventral) of tentacular cirri present on each segment) (but segment 1 and prostomium partly fused dorsally). Segment 1 and 2 not covering posterior part of prostomium, with one pair of tentacular cirri arising immediately posterior to prostomium from the first visible segment after the prostomium. Ventral tentacular cirri circular in cross-section. Segment 3 lacking dorsal cirri, with ventral cirri.

Segments 2–4 lacking specialised enlarged chaetae. Parapodia uniramous (notopodial aciculae absent), notopodial capillary chaetae absent. Elongate, longer than maximum width, lanceolate or rectangular, with a distinct tip or corner. Neuropodium divided into dorsal and ventral lobes, dorsal part similar in size and shape to ventral lobe. Ventral cirri horizontally oriented. Chaetae rostrum of setal shaft strongly asymmetrical.

Nomenclature– Original combination of publication of taxon Hesionura Hartmann-Schröder, 1958. Type species of genus Hesionura fragilis Hartmann-Schröder, 1958. Synonyms: Eteonides Hartmann-Schröder, 1960. Subfamily: Eteoninae.

Data sources– References: Pleijel, F. 1991. Phylogeny and classification of the Phyllodocidae (Polychaeta). Zoologica Scripta 20, 225–261. Description coded by Robin Wilson. 1998. Material examined: after Pleijel (1991) generic diagnosis.

Description– Eyes superficial. Prostomium without dorsal posterior incision. Dorsal paired antennae broadest basally. Prostomial protuberance well defined. Nuchal organs present as ciliated pits. Nuchal organs and cirrophores of first pair of tentacular cirri separate basally. Median antenna absent.

Proboscis not divided into 2 regions. Proboscideal papillae large, conical to rounded, densely and diffusely distributed all over proboscis.

Anterior segments all distinct (i.e. one pair or two pairs (dorsal and ventral) of tentacular cirri present on each segment). Segment 1 and 2 not covering posterior part of prostomium, with one pair of tentacular cirri arising immediately posterior to prostomium from the first visible segment after the prostomium. Ventral tentacular cirri flattened. Segment 3 lacking dorsal cirri, with ventral cirri.

Segments 2–4 lacking specialised enlarged chaetae. Parapodia uniramous (notopodial aciculae absent), notopodial capillary chaetae absent. Elongate, longer than maximum width, lanceolate or rectangular, with a distinct tip or corner. Neuropodium divided into dorsal and ventral lobes, dorsal part similar in size and shape to ventral lobe. Ventral cirri horizontally oriented.

Nomenclature– Original combination of publication of taxon Hesionura australiensis Hartmann-Schröder & Parker, 1990. Type locality of species Spencer Gulf, South Australia. Synonyms: Hesionura MoV 775. Subfamily: Eteoninae.

Data sources– References: Hartmann-Schröder, G. and Parker, S.A., 1990. First Australian record of Hesionura (Polychaeta: Phyllodocidae), with the description of a new species. Transactions of the Royal Society of South Australia 114: 203–205. Description coded by Robin Wilson. June 1998. Material examined: MoV Bass Strait material, and Hartmann-Schröder & Parker, 1990.

Distribution, habitat– Australia; South-eastern Australia; Habitat marine, inshore to marine, shelf.

Description– Colour brownish-Green, bases of posterior parapodia containing reddish-brown pigment (Hartmann-Schröder & Parker, 1990). Eyes superficial (small), red. Prostomium without dorsal posterior incision, longer than maximum width, Prostomium a truncate triangle, broadest posteriorly. Dorsal paired antennae broadest basally. Prostomial protuberance well defined. Nuchal organs present as ciliated pits. Nuchal organs and cirrophores of first pair of tentacular cirri separate basally. Median antenna absent.

Proboscis not divided into 2 regions. Proboscideal papillae large, conical to rounded, densely and diffusely distributed all over proboscis.

Anterior segments all distinct (i.e. one pair or two pairs (dorsal and ventral) of tentacular cirri present on each segment). Segment 1 and 2 not covering posterior part of prostomium, segment 1 visible dorsally, with one pair of tentacular cirri arising immediately posterior to prostomium from the first visible segment after the prostomium, reaching about segment 5–6. Segment 2 with dorsal tentacular cirri. Segment 2 with dorsal cirri reaching about segment 5–6, ventral tentacular cirri flattened, reaching about segment 3–4. Segment 3 lacking dorsal cirri, with ventral cirri.

Chaetae first present on segment 3. Segments 2–4 lacking specialised enlarged chaetae. Parapodia uniramous (notopodial aciculae absent), notopodial capillary chaetae absent. Elongate, longer than maximum width, lanceolate or rectangular, with a distinct tip or corner, symmetrical. Neuropodium divided into dorsal and ventral lobes, dorsal part similar in size and shape to ventral lobe. Ventral cirri horizontally oriented, longer than chaetigerous lobes (and longer than dorsal cirri), without extended tips. Chaetae According to the original description of Hartmann-Schröder & Parker (1990), simple setae are not present, but re-examination of the holotype indicates that at least some setae appear to have fused blades (RW, SAM Adelaide, 2 Oct 1997.

Anal cirri long, cirriform, tapering to a fine pointed tip.

Nomenclature– Original combination of publication of taxon Mystides Théel, 1879. Type species of genus Mystides borealis Théel, 1879. Synonyms: Mystides (Mesomystides) Czerniavsky, 1882. Subfamily: Eteoninae.

Data sources– References: Pleijel, F. 1991. Phylogeny and classification of the Phyllodocidae (Polychaeta). Zoologica Scripta 20, 225–261. Description coded by Robin Wilson. 1998. Material examined: after Pleijel (1991) generic diagnosis.

Description– Eyes superficial. Prostomium without dorsal posterior incision. Dorsal paired antennae thread-like, with constant thickness. Prostomial protuberance indistinct. Nuchal organs present as ciliated pits. Nuchal organs and cirrophores of first pair of tentacular cirri separate basally. Median antenna absent.

Proboscis not divided into 2 regions. Proboscideal papillae large, conical to rounded, densely and diffusely distributed all over proboscis.

Anterior segments include at least two fused or reduced segments (i.e. at least one segment apparently with three pairs of tentacular cirri) (segments 1 and 2 may be dorsally fused). Segment 1 and 2 not covering posterior part of prostomium, with one pair of tentacular cirri arising immediately posterior to prostomium from the first visible segment after the prostomium. Ventral tentacular cirri circular in cross-section. Segment 3 lacking dorsal cirri, with ventral cirri.

Segments 2–4 lacking specialised enlarged chaetae. Parapodia uniramous (notopodial aciculae absent), notopodial capillary chaetae absent. Dorsal cirri distinctly inflated. Circular to ovoid, as wide or wider than long, evenly rounded, without an obvious tip or corner. Neuropodium divided into dorsal and ventral lobes, dorsal part similar in size and shape to ventral lobe. Ventral cirri horizontally oriented.

Nomenclature– Subfamily: Eteoninae.

Data sources– Description coded by Robin Wilson. 1998. Material examined: based on MV material from eastern Bass Strait eg Stn MSL-EG 31.

Distribution, habitat– Australia; South-eastern Australia.

Description– Eyes superficial. Prostomium without dorsal posterior incision. Dorsal paired antennae thread-like, with constant thickness. Prostomial protuberance indistinct. Nuchal organs present as ciliated pits. Nuchal organs and cirrophores of first pair of tentacular cirri separate basally. Median antenna absent.

Proboscis not divided into 2 regions. Proboscideal papillae large, conical to rounded, densely and diffusely distributed all over proboscis.

Anterior segments include at least two fused or reduced segments (i.e. at least one segment apparently with three pairs of tentacular cirri) (segments 1 and 2 may be dorsally fused). Segment 1 and 2 not covering posterior part of prostomium, with one pair of tentacular cirri arising immediately posterior to prostomium from the first visible segment after the prostomium. Ventral tentacular cirri circular in cross-section. Segment 3 lacking dorsal cirri, with ventral cirri.

Segments 2–4 lacking specialised enlarged chaetae. Parapodia uniramous (notopodial aciculae absent), notopodial capillary chaetae absent. Dorsal cirri distinctly inflated. Circular to ovoid, as wide or wider than long, evenly rounded, without an obvious tip or corner. Neuropodium divided into dorsal and ventral lobes, dorsal part similar in size and shape to ventral lobe. Ventral cirri horizontally oriented.

Nomenclature– Original combination of publication of taxon Nereiphylla Blainville, 1828. Type species of genus Nereiphylla paretti Blainville, 1828. Synonyms: Genetyllis Malmgren, 1865. Subfamily: Eteoninae.

Data sources– References: Pleijel, F. 1991. Phylogeny and classification of the Phyllodocidae (Polychaeta). Zoologica Scripta 20, 225–261. Description coded by Robin Wilson. 1998. Material examined: after Pleijel (1991) generic diagnosis.

Description– Eyes superficial. Prostomium without dorsal posterior incision. Dorsal paired antennae broadest subproximally. Prostomial protuberance indistinct. Nuchal organs present as lateral prostomial protrusions. Nuchal organs and cirrophores of first pair of tentacular cirri fused basally. Median antenna absent.

Proboscis not divided into 2 regions. Proboscideal papillae large, conical to rounded, densely and diffusely distributed all over proboscis.

Anterior segments include at least two fused or reduced segments (i.e. at least one segment apparently with three pairs of tentacular cirri) (segment 1 and 2 dorsally fused). Segment 1 and 2 not covering posterior part of prostomium, with one pair of tentacular cirri arising immediately posterior to prostomium from the first visible segment after the prostomium. Ventral tentacular cirri circular in cross-section. Segment 3 with dorsal cirri, with ventral cirri.

Segments 2–4 lacking specialised enlarged chaetae. Parapodia uniramous (notopodial aciculae absent), notopodial capillary chaetae absent. Evenly rounded, without an obvious tip or corner, asymmetrical. Neuropodium divided into dorsal and ventral lobes, dorsal part similar in size and shape to ventral lobe. Ventral cirri obliquely oriented, without extended tips.

Nomenclature– Subfamily: Eteoninae.

Data sources– Description coded by Robin Wilson. 2000.

Distribution, habitat– Australia; South-eastern Australia; Habitat marine, shelf.

Description– Eyes superficial. Prostomium without dorsal posterior incision. Dorsal paired antennae broadest subproximally. Prostomial protuberance indistinct. Nuchal organs present as lateral prostomial protrusions. Nuchal organs and cirrophores of first pair of tentacular cirri fused basally. Median antenna absent.

Proboscis not divided into 2 regions. Proboscideal papillae large, conical to rounded, densely and diffusely distributed all over proboscis.

Anterior segments include at least two fused or reduced segments (i.e. at least one segment apparently with three pairs of tentacular cirri). Segment 1 and 2 not covering posterior part of prostomium, with one pair of tentacular cirri arising immediately posterior to prostomium from the first visible segment after the prostomium. Ventral tentacular cirri circular in cross-section. Segment 3 with dorsal cirri, with ventral cirri.

Segments 2–4 lacking specialised enlarged chaetae. Parapodia uniramous (notopodial aciculae absent), notopodial capillary chaetae absent. Evenly rounded, without an obvious tip or corner, asymmetrical. Neuropodium divided into dorsal and ventral lobes, dorsal part similar in size and shape to ventral lobe. Ventral cirri obliquely oriented, without extended tips.

Nomenclature– Original combination of publication of taxon Notophyllum Ørsted, 1843. Type species of genus Phyllodoce foliosum Sars, 1835. Synonyms: Phyllodoce (Macrophyllum) Schmarda, 1861; Eunotophyllum Czerniavsky, 1882; Pseudonotophyllum Czerniavsky, 1882; Paraeulalia Czerniavsky, 1882; Trachelophyllum Levinsen, 1883; Hesperophyllum Chamberlin, 1919; Nipponophyllum Imajima & Hartman, 1964. Subfamily: Notophyllinae.

Data sources– References: Kato, T and Pleijel, F. 2002. A revision of Notophyllum Örsted, 1843 (Phyllodocidae, Polychaeta). Journal of Natural History 36, 1135–1178. Description coded by Robin Wilson. June 1998. Material examined: after Pleijel (1991) generic diagnosis.

Description– Eyes superficial. Prostomium without dorsal posterior incision. Dorsal paired antennae broadest subproximally. Prostomial protuberance indistinct. Nuchal organs present as conspicuous posterior outgrowths from prostomium. Nuchal organs and cirrophores of first pair of tentacular cirri fused basally. Median antenna present, located closest to eyes (with median to posterior insertion).

Proboscis not divided into 2 regions. Proboscideal papillae large, conical to rounded, with a single lateral longitudinal row on each side.

Anterior segments include at least two fused or reduced segments (i.e. at least one segment apparently with three pairs of tentacular cirri) (segment 1 not visible dorsally). Segment 1 and 2 not covering posterior part of prostomium, with one pair of tentacular cirri arising immediately posterior to prostomium from the first visible segment after the prostomium. Ventral tentacular cirri circular in cross-section. Segment 3 with dorsal cirri, with ventral cirri.

Segments 2–4 lacking specialised enlarged chaetae. Parapodia biramous (notopodial aciculae present, on median and posterior setigers, usually beginning at about segment 15 to 30), notopodial capillary chaetae absent or present. Circular to ovoid, as wide or wider than long, evenly rounded, without an obvious tip or corner, symmetrical. Neuropodium divided into dorsal and ventral lobes, dorsal part similar in size and shape to ventral lobe. Ventral cirri obliquely oriented.

Nomenclature– Original combination of publication of taxon Phyllodoce (Eulalia) multicirris Grube, 1878. Type locality of species Philippine Islands. Synonyms: Paraeulalia multicirris.-Czerniavsky, 1882; Notophyllum multicirris.-Pleijel, 1991; Notophyllum splendens.-Augener, 1913: 140–142, fig. 11; Hartmann-Schröder, 1979: 82–83, figs 27–31 (not Schmarda, 1861). Subfamily: Notophyllinae.

Data sources– References: Kato, T and Pleijel, F. 2002. A revision of Notophyllum Örsted, 1843 (Phyllodocidae, Polychaeta). Journal of Natural History 36, 1135–1178. Description coded by Robin Wilson. July 2002. Material examined: follows Kato & Pleijel (2002).

Distribution, habitat– Australia, Or North-west Pacific, or Southeast Asia; North-eastern Australia, or North-western Australia; Habitat marine, inshore; coral and coral rubble.

Description– Colour Live animals dark blue or green with many dark rounded spots on dorsal and ventral cirri. Tentacular cirri of segment 2 and 3 bright white. Eyes red. After preservation colour and pigmentation pattern retained well (eyes dark brown). Eyes superficial, red (live specimens) dark brown (preserved specimens). Prostomium without dorsal posterior incision, shorter than maximum width, rounded. Dorsal paired antennae broadest subproximally, 0.6 times length of prostomium. Prostomial protuberance indistinct. Nuchal organs present as conspicuous posterior outgrowths from prostomium. Comprised of 3–6 lobes. Nuchal organs and cirrophores of first pair of tentacular cirri fused basally. Median antenna present, located closest to eyes, 1–1.2 times length of prostomium.

Proboscis not divided into 2 regions. Proboscideal papillae large, conical to rounded, with a single lateral longitudinal row on each side. Discoid, flattened. Proboscis lacking terminal ring of papillae.

Anterior segments include at least two fused or reduced segments (i.e. at least one segment apparently with three pairs of tentacular cirri). Segment 1 and 2 not covering posterior part of prostomium, segment 1 not visible dorsally, with one pair of tentacular cirri arising immediately posterior to prostomium from the first visible segment after the prostomium, reaching about segment 4–5. Segment 2 with dorsal tentacular cirri. Segment 2 with dorsal cirri reaching about segment 7–8, cylindrical, ventral tentacular cirri circular in cross-section, tapering gradually, reaching about segment 5. Segment 3 with dorsal cirri, reaching about segment 7–8, with ventral cirri.

Chaetae first present on segment 2. Segments 2–4 lacking specialised enlarged chaetae. Parapodia biramous (notopodial aciculae present, on median and posterior setigers, usually beginning at about segment 15 to 30), notopodial capillary chaetae absent. Circular to ovoid, as wide or wider than long, evenly rounded, without an obvious tip or corner, asymmetrical. Neuropodium divided into dorsal and ventral lobes, dorsal part similar in size and shape to ventral lobe. Ventral cirri obliquely oriented, longer than chaetigerous lobes, without extended tips.

Anal cirri globular to digitiform with rounded tips (flattened).

Nomenclature– Original combination of publication of taxon Paranaitis Southern, 1914. Type species of genus Anaitis wahlbergi Malmgren, 1865. Synonyms: Anaitis Malmgren, 1865; Eulalia (Euphylla) Knox, 1960; Parateone Hartmann-Schröder, 1975; Compsanaitis Hutchings & Murray, 1984. Subfamily: Phyllodocinae.

Data sources– References: Pleijel, F. 1991. Phylogeny and classification of the Phyllodocidae (Polychaeta). Zoologica Scripta 20, 225–261. Description coded by Robin Wilson. 1998. Material examined: after Pleijel (1991) generic diagnosis.

Description– Eyes superficial. Prostomium without dorsal posterior incision. Dorsal paired antennae broadest basally. Prostomial protuberance indistinct. Nuchal organs present as lateral prostomial protrusions. Nuchal organs and cirrophores of first pair of tentacular cirri separate basally. Median antenna present as a papilla.

Proboscis divided into 2 regions. Basal region with large, conical to rounded papillae.

Anterior segments include at least two fused or reduced segments (i.e. at least one segment apparently with three pairs of tentacular cirri) (segments 1 and 2 fused, forming a collar around the prostomium). Segment 1 and 2 fused and extending forward over posterior part of prostomium, with one pair of tentacular cirri arising immediately posterior to prostomium from the first visible segment after the prostomium. Ventral tentacular cirri circular in cross-section. Segment 3 with dorsal cirri, with ventral cirri.

Chaetae first present on segment 2–3. Segments 2–4 lacking specialised enlarged chaetae. Parapodia uniramous (notopodial aciculae absent), notopodial capillary chaetae absent. Evenly rounded, without an obvious tip or corner, asymmetrical. Neuropodium divided into dorsal and ventral lobes, dorsal part larger than ventral lobe. Ventral cirri horizontally oriented.

Nomenclature– Subfamily: Phyllodocinae.

Data sources– Description coded by Robin Wilson. 1998. Material examined: MV material Stn PORTHED 51 T4; Stn PORTHED 52 T4.

Distribution, habitat– Australia; North-western Australia; Habitat marine, inshore.

Description– Eyes deeply sunken. Prostomium without dorsal posterior incision, about as long as maximum width. Dorsal paired antennae broadest basally, 0.3 times length of prostomium. Prostomial protuberance indistinct. Nuchal organs present as lateral prostomial protrusions. Nuchal organs and cirrophores of first pair of tentacular cirri separate basally. Median antenna present as a papilla.

Proboscis divided into 2 regions. Basal region with large, conical to rounded papillae. Distal region of divided proboscis with 6 rows of tubercles. Proboscis with terminal ring.

Anterior segments include at least two fused or reduced segments (i.e. at least one segment apparently with three pairs of tentacular cirri) (segments 1 and 2 fused, forming a collar around the prostomium). Segment 1 and 2 fused and extending forward over posterior part of prostomium, with one pair of tentacular cirri arising immediately posterior to prostomium from the first visible segment after the prostomium, reaching about segment 5. Segment 2 with dorsal tentacular cirri. Segment 2 with dorsal cirri reaching about segment 8, ventral tentacular cirri circular in cross-section, reaching about segment 8. Segment 3 with dorsal cirri, reaching about segment 7–8, with ventral cirri.

Chaetae first present on segment 3. Segments 2–4 lacking specialised enlarged chaetae. Parapodia uniramous (notopodial aciculae absent), notopodial capillary chaetae absent. Elongate, longer than maximum width, evenly rounded, without an obvious tip or corner, symmetrical. Neuropodium divided into dorsal and ventral lobes, dorsal part larger than ventral lobe. Ventral cirri horizontally oriented, about as long as chaetigerous lobes, without extended tips.

Anal cirri globular to digitiform with rounded tips.

Nomenclature– Original combination of publication of taxon Compsanaitis inflata Hutchings & Murray, 1984. Type locality of species Hawkesbury River, New South Wales, Australia. Subfamily: Phyllodocinae.

Data sources– References: Hutchings, PA and Murray, A. 1984. Taxonomy of Polychaetes from the Hawkesbury River and the southern estuaries of New South Wales, Australia. Records of the Australian Museum Supplement 3, 1–118. Description coded by Robin Wilson. 1998. Material examined: after Hutchings & Murray, 1984.

Distribution, habitat– Australia; South-eastern Australia, or North-eastern Australia; Habitat estuarine, or marine, inshore.

Description– Eyes superficial. Prostomium without dorsal posterior incision, shorter than maximum width. Dorsal paired antennae broadest basally, 0.5 times length of prostomium. Prostomial protuberance indistinct. Nuchal organs present as lateral prostomial protrusions. Nuchal organs and cirrophores of first pair of tentacular cirri separate basally. Median antenna present as a papilla.

Proboscis divided into 2 regions. Basal region with large, conical to rounded papillae.

Anterior segments include at least two fused or reduced segments (i.e. at least one segment apparently with three pairs of tentacular cirri) (segments 1 and 2 fused, forming a collar around the prostomium). Segment 1 and 2 fused and extending forward over posterior part of prostomium, with one pair of tentacular cirri arising immediately posterior to prostomium from the first visible segment after the prostomium, reaching about segment 5. Segment 2 with dorsal tentacular cirri. Segment 2 with dorsal cirri reaching about segment 8, ventral tentacular cirri circular in cross-section, reaching about segment 5. Segment 3 with dorsal cirri, reaching about segment 8, with ventral cirri.

Chaetae first present on segment 3. Segments 2–4 lacking specialised enlarged chaetae. Parapodia uniramous (notopodial aciculae absent), notopodial capillary chaetae absent. Circular to ovoid, as wide or wider than long, evenly rounded, without an obvious tip or corner, symmetrical. Neuropodium divided into dorsal and ventral lobes, dorsal part larger than ventral lobe. Ventral cirri horizontally oriented, about as long as chaetigerous lobes, without extended tips.

Nomenclature– Original combination of publication of taxon Phyllodoce Lamarck, 1818. Type species of genus Phyllodoce laminosa Lamarck, 1818. Synonyms: Anaitides Czerniavsky, 1882; Carobia (Paracarobia) Czerniavsky, 1882 (in part); Carobia (Protocarobia) Czerniavsky, 1882 (in part); Globidoce Bergström, 1914; Lepadorhynchus Schmarda, 1861; Phillodoce Grube, 1878; Phyllodoce (Aponaitides) McCammon & Montagne, 1979; Phyllouschakovius Blake, 1988; ?Prophyllodoce Hartman, 1966; Sphaerodoce Bergström, 1914; Zverlinum Aberincev, 1972. Subfamily: Phyllodocinae.

Data sources– References: Pleijel, F. 1988. Phyllodoce (Polychaeta, Phyllodocidae) from northern Europe. Zoologica Scripta 17, 141–153. Pleijel, F. 1991. Phylogeny and classification of the Phyllodocidae (Polychaeta). Zoologica Scripta 20, 225–261. Pleijel, F. 1993. Phylogeny of Phyllodoce (Polychaeta, Phyllodocidae). Zoological Journal of the Linnean Society. 108, 287–299. Description coded by Robin Wilson. 1998. Material examined: after Pleijel (1991) generic diagnosis.

Description– Eyes superficial. Prostomium with dorsal posterior incision. Dorsal paired antennae broadest basally. Prostomial protuberance indistinct. Nuchal organs present as lateral prostomial protrusions. Nuchal organs and cirrophores of first pair of tentacular cirri separate basally. Median antenna present as a papilla.

Proboscis divided into 2 regions. Basal region with large, conical to rounded papillae, irregularly or diffusely arranged, not in identifiable rows or in more or less distinct rows.

Anterior segments all distinct (i.e. one pair or two pairs (dorsal and ventral) of tentacular cirri present on each segment) (although segment 1 may be covered dorsally by posterior projection of prostomium). Segment 1 and 2 not covering posterior part of prostomium, with one pair of tentacular cirri arising immediately posterior to prostomium from the first visible segment after the prostomium. Ventral tentacular cirri circular in cross-section. Segment 3 with dorsal cirri, with ventral cirri.

Segments 2–4 lacking specialised enlarged chaetae. Parapodia uniramous (notopodial aciculae absent) or biramous (notopodial aciculae present, on median and posterior setigers, usually beginning at about segment 15 to 30) (rarely, only in P. monroi Hartman, 1964), notopodial capillary chaetae absent. Neuropodium divided into dorsal and ventral lobes or entire, dorsal part similar in size and shape to ventral lobe or larger than ventral lobe. Ventral cirri horizontally oriented.

Nomenclature– Original combination of publication of taxon Phyllodoce australis Day, 1975. Type locality of species Cottesloe, Perth, Western Australia. Subfamily: Phyllodocinae.

Data sources– References: Day, JH. 1975. On a collection of Polychaeta from intertidal and shallow reefs near Perth, Western Australia. Records of the Western Australian Museum 3, 167–208. Description coded by Robin Wilson. 1998. Material examined: WAM holotype, WAM 78–72 and paratypes WAM 130–74.

Distribution, habitat– Australia; South-western Australia; Habitat marine, inshore.

Description– Colour Black collar on segments 4 and 5, One or three rows of faint spots on subsequent segments. Eyes superficial. Prostomium with dorsal posterior incision, longer than maximum width. Dorsal paired antennae broadest basally, 0.5–0.8 times length of prostomium. Prostomial protuberance indistinct. Nuchal organs present as lateral prostomial protrusions. Nuchal organs and cirrophores of first pair of tentacular cirri separate basally. Median antenna present as a papilla.

Proboscis divided into 2 regions. Basal region with large, conical to rounded papillae, with patches bare of papillae dorsally and ventrally, in more or less distinct rows, 7 rows, about 10 papillae in each row. Distal region of divided proboscis with 6 rows of tubercles.

Anterior segments all distinct (i.e. one pair or two pairs (dorsal and ventral) of tentacular cirri present on each segment) (although segment 1 may be covered dorsally by posterior projection of prostomium). Segment 1 and 2 not covering posterior part of prostomium, with one pair of tentacular cirri arising immediately posterior to prostomium from the first visible segment after the prostomium, reaching about segment 6. Segment 2 with dorsal tentacular cirri. Segment 2 with dorsal cirri reaching about segment 8, ventral tentacular cirri circular in cross-section, reaching about segment 5. Segment 3 with dorsal cirri, reaching about segment 8, with ventral cirri. A small but distinct papilla is present below the first tentacular cirri; as discussed by Day (1975) it does not appear to be homologous with any setigerous lobe. This papilla has not been observed on any other Australian Phyllodoce species.

Segments 2–4 lacking specialised enlarged chaetae. Parapodia uniramous (notopodial aciculae absent), notopodial capillary chaetae absent. Asymmetrical. Neuropodium divided into dorsal and ventral lobes, dorsal part similar in size and shape to ventral lobe. Ventral cirri horizontally oriented, about as long as chaetigerous lobes, without extended tips.

Remarks– slender body form and dark collar on segments 4 and 5 is similar to Phyllodoce longipes but the latter has superior neuropodial lobe extended. According to Day (1975) P. australis is closest to P. tenuissima Grube (recorded from Australia by Augener, 1927).

Nomenclature– Original combination of publication of taxon Phyllodoce longipes Kinberg, 1866. Type locality of species Valparaiso, Chile. Synonyms: Phyllodoce macropapillosa Saint-Joseph, 1895; Anaitis jeffreysii McIntosh, 1908. Subfamily: Phyllodocinae.

Data sources– References: Pleijel, F. 1988. Phyllodoce (Polychaeta, Phyllodocidae) from northern Europe. Zoologica Scripta 17, 141–153. Description coded by Robin Wilson. July 2002. Material examined: Based on PPBES and BSS specimens, and Pleijel (1988).

Distribution, habitat– Australia, Northern Europe, North America, Pacific coast, South America, Pacific coast, South Africa, and Gulf of Mexico; South-eastern Australia; Habitat marine, inshore to marine, shelf.

Description– Colour in life yellow pigment dorsally on prostomium and as transverse bands on dorsum (Disappearing in preserved specimens). Dark brown pigment covering entire dorsum of segments 4 and 5 and as darker spots on pseudosegmented areas. First pair of dorsal cirri darker than others. Median segments with brown pigment close to cirrophores, in centre of dorsal cirri and on pseudosegmented areas, with darker spots in middle. Eyes superficial, red in life. Prostomium with dorsal posterior incision, about as long as maximum width, ovoid to pentagonal. Dorsal paired antennae broadest basally, 0.5 times length of prostomium. Prostomial protuberance indistinct. Nuchal organs present as lateral prostomial protrusions. Nuchal organs and cirrophores of first pair of tentacular cirri separate basally. Median antenna present as a papilla.

Proboscis divided into 2 regions, distal region 1 times length of basal region. Basal region with large, conical to rounded papillae, with patches bare of papillae dorsally and ventrally, in more or less distinct rows, 6 rows, about 14 papillae in each row. Distal region of divided proboscis with papillae, diffusely-arranged (not arranged in rows). Proboscis with terminal ring (specimens from southern Australia), comprising about 16 papillae.

Anterior segments all distinct (i.e. one pair or two pairs (dorsal and ventral) of tentacular cirri present on each segment) (although segment 1 may be covered dorsally by posterior projection of prostomium). Segment 1 and 2 not covering posterior part of prostomium, segment 1 not visible dorsally, with one pair of tentacular cirri arising immediately posterior to prostomium from the first visible segment after the prostomium, reaching about segment 7. Segment 2 with dorsal tentacular cirri. Segment 2 with dorsal cirri reaching about segment 12–14, ventral tentacular cirri circular in cross-section, reaching about segment 6–7. Segment 3 with dorsal cirri, reaching about segment 9, with ventral cirri. Tentacular cirri present in ventral tentacular cirri of segment 2 and those of segment 3.

Chaetae first present on segment 4 (segment 3 with oval ventral cirri, lacking setigerous lobes). Segments 2–4 lacking specialised enlarged chaetae. Parapodia uniramous (notopodial aciculae absent), notopodial capillary chaetae absent. Circular to ovoid, as wide or wider than long, evenly rounded, without an obvious tip or corner, asymmetrical. Neuropodium divided into dorsal and ventral lobes, dorsal part larger than ventral lobe (prolonged and pointed). Ventral cirri horizontally oriented, longer than chaetigerous lobes (slightly longer than upper lobes), with extended tips.

Anal cirri long, cirriform, tapering to a fine pointed tip (almost 20 times as long as wide).

Remarks– This description is largely taken from Pleijel, 1988. The southern Australian specimens examined have about 16 small terminal papillae on the proboscis (they were not observed by Pleijel), but they were only observed on dissected specimens and may not be visible on specimens with everted probosces due to the narrow distal portion of the proboscis. The southern Australian material agrees in all other respects with Pleijel's description. Contrary to Hutchings & Murray (1984), a nuchal papilla and papillae on the distal region of the proboscis are definitely present in this material; if their absence in the Hawkesbury material is confirmed then a different species is involved there.

Nomenclature– Synonyms: Phyllodoce sp. MoV 769; Anaitides longipes.- in part PPBES sp. 518, Hobsons Bay/Yarra River material (NOT Phyllodoce longipes Kinberg, 1866). Subfamily: Phyllodocinae.

Data sources– Description coded by Robin Wilson. 1998–2000. Material examined: MoV F63880; 2 specimens from Point Richards, PPB; and PPBSDE material of Currie & Parry.

Distribution, habitat– Australia; South-eastern Australia; Habitat marine, inshore.

Description– Colour prostomium with dark pigment on posterior part, Darker pigmented median and lateral areas on anterior 20–30 segments, dorsal cirri with central dark patch. Eyes superficial, red. Prostomium with dorsal posterior incision, longer than maximum width (1.3 times as long as wide), ovoid. Dorsal paired antennae broadest basally, 0.3 times length of prostomium. Prostomial protuberance indistinct. Nuchal organs present as lateral prostomial protrusions. Nuchal organs and cirrophores of first pair of tentacular cirri separate basally. Median antenna present as a papilla.

Proboscis divided into 2 regions, distal region 1–1.5 times length of basal region. Basal region with large, conical to rounded papillae, with patches bare of papillae dorsally and ventrally, in more or less distinct rows, 12 rows, about 8–10 papillae in each row. Distal region of divided proboscis with 6 rows of tubercles. Proboscis with terminal ring, comprising 17 papillae.

Anterior segments all distinct (i.e. one pair or two pairs (dorsal and ventral) of tentacular cirri present on each segment) (although segment 1 may be covered dorsally by posterior projection of prostomium). Segment 1 and 2 not covering posterior part of prostomium, segment 1 not visible dorsally, with one pair of tentacular cirri arising immediately posterior to prostomium from the first visible segment after the prostomium, reaching about segment 8. Segment 2 with dorsal tentacular cirri. Segment 2 with dorsal cirri reaching about segment 11, ventral tentacular cirri circular in cross-section, reaching about segment 6. Segment 3 with dorsal cirri, reaching about segment 10, with ventral cirri. Tentacular cirri apparently absent.

Chaetae first present on segment 3. Segments 2–4 lacking specialised enlarged chaetae. Parapodia uniramous (notopodial aciculae absent), notopodial capillary chaetae absent. Elongate, longer than maximum width, lanceolate or rectangular, with a distinct tip or corner, asymmetrical (slightly). Neuropodium divided into dorsal and ventral lobes, dorsal part similar in size and shape to ventral lobe. Ventral cirri horizontally oriented, longer than chaetigerous lobes, without extended tips (but tips pointed).

Nomenclature– Subfamily: Phyllodocinae.

Data sources– Description coded by Robin Wilson. 1998–2000. Material examined: MV material: Stn PORTHED 22 T4.

Distribution, habitat– Australia; North-western Australia; Habitat marine, inshore.

Description– Colour dorsum and dorsal cirri uniformly brown, Dorsum tending to be darkest in lateral regions and lightest pigmentation median region, but without distinctive patterns. Eyes superficial, dark red. Prostomium with dorsal posterior incision, longer than maximum width. Dorsal paired antennae broadest basally, 0.3–0.5 times length of prostomium. Prostomial protuberance indistinct. Nuchal organs present as lateral prostomial protrusions. Nuchal organs and cirrophores of first pair of tentacular cirri separate basally. Median antenna present as a papilla.

Proboscis divided into 2 regions. Basal region with large, conical to rounded papillae, with patches bare of papillae dorsally and ventrally, in more or less distinct rows, 12 rows.

Anterior segments all distinct (i.e. one pair or two pairs (dorsal and ventral) of tentacular cirri present on each segment) (although segment 1 may be covered dorsally by posterior projection of prostomium). Segment 1 and 2 not covering posterior part of prostomium, segment 1 not visible dorsally, with one pair of tentacular cirri arising immediately posterior to prostomium from the first visible segment after the prostomium, reaching about segment 10. Segment 2 with dorsal tentacular cirri. Segment 2 with dorsal cirri reaching about segment 11, ventral tentacular cirri circular in cross-section, reaching about segment 6. Segment 3 with dorsal cirri, reaching about segment 11, with ventral cirri.

Chaetae first present on segment 3. Segments 2–4 lacking specialised enlarged chaetae. Parapodia uniramous (notopodial aciculae absent), notopodial capillary chaetae absent. Round or ovoid and noticeably rectangular or rhomboidal, with rounded "corners" (from about segment 15). Elongate, longer than maximum width, lanceolate or rectangular, with a distinct tip or corner, asymmetrical. Neuropodium entire. Ventral cirri horizontally oriented, longer than chaetigerous lobes, without extended tips.

Anal cirri globular to digitiform with rounded tips (small digitiform cirri).

Nomenclature– Subfamily: Phyllodocinae.

Data sources– Description coded by Robin Wilson. April 1998. Material examined: MV unregistered: Estuarine Health study, widespread at EH Stns in southeastern Australia.

Distribution, habitat– Australia; South-eastern Australia; Habitat estuarine.

Description– Colour Prostomium with dark pigment in a Y-Shape, from nuchal papilla forward between eyes and branching to each side in front of eyes; anteriormost region at base of antennae and behind each eye is free of pigment. A dark lanceolate median dorsal patch centred on the septum separating segments, continuing laterally to base of dorsal cirri as a thinner, paler dark band. A large dark patch in the middle of each dorsal cirrus. Eyes superficial, red-brown. Prostomium with dorsal posterior incision, shorter than maximum width. Dorsal paired antennae broadest basally, 0.5 times length of prostomium. Prostomial protuberance indistinct. Nuchal organs present as lateral prostomial protrusions. Nuchal organs and cirrophores of first pair of tentacular cirri separate basally. Median antenna present as a papilla.

Proboscis divided into 2 regions, distal region 1 times length of basal region. Basal region with large, conical to rounded papillae, with patches bare of papillae dorsally only (narrow bare patch), in more or less distinct rows, 24 rows, about 10–12 papillae in each row. Distal region of divided proboscis with 6 rows of tubercles. Proboscis with terminal ring, comprising 17 papillae.

Anterior segments all distinct (i.e. one pair or two pairs (dorsal and ventral) of tentacular cirri present on each segment) (although segment 1 may be covered dorsally by posterior projection of prostomium). Segment 1 and 2 not covering posterior part of prostomium, segment 1 not visible dorsally, with one pair of tentacular cirri arising immediately posterior to prostomium from the first visible segment after the prostomium, reaching about segment 9. Segment 2 with dorsal tentacular cirri. Segment 2 with dorsal cirri reaching about segment 14, ventral tentacular cirri circular in cross-section, reaching about segment 4–5. Segment 3 with dorsal cirri, reaching about segment 13, with ventral cirri.

Chaetae first present on segment 4. Segments 2–4 lacking specialised enlarged chaetae. Parapodia uniramous (notopodial aciculae absent), notopodial capillary chaetae absent. Elongate, longer than maximum width, evenly rounded, without an obvious tip or corner, asymmetrical. Neuropodium divided into dorsal and ventral lobes, dorsal part larger than ventral lobe (but only slightly). Ventral cirri horizontally oriented, about as long as chaetigerous lobes, without extended tips.

Remarks– This is possibly the same taxon as Phyllodoce novaehollandiae.-Hutchings & Rainer, 1979 (from NSW and Qld estuaries) but it is apparently not Phyllodoce novaehollandiae Kinberg, 1866 (even on anterior-most segments, the dorsal cirri of Phyllodoce MoV2876 are not as in Augener's (1922: 17 fig. 5) illustration of Kinberg's type).

Nomenclature– Original combination of publication of taxon Pirakia Bergström, 1914. Type species of genus Phyllodoce (Eulalia) punctifera Grube, 1960. Subfamily: Eteoninae.

Data sources– References: Pleijel, F. 1991. Phylogeny and classification of the Phyllodocidae (Polychaeta). Zoologica Scripta 20, 225–261. Description coded by Robin Wilson. 1998–2000. Material examined: after Pleijel (1991) generic diagnosis.

Description– Eyes superficial. Prostomium without dorsal posterior incision. Dorsal paired antennae broadest basally. Prostomial protuberance indistinct. Nuchal organs present as dorsal outgrowths on prostomium. Nuchal organs and cirrophores of first pair of tentacular cirri separate basally. Median antenna present, located closest to eyes.

Proboscis not divided into 2 regions. Proboscideal papillae large, conical to rounded, densely and diffusely distributed all over proboscis.

Anterior segments include at least two fused or reduced segments (i.e. at least one segment apparently with three pairs of tentacular cirri) (segment 1 dorsally reduced, possibly partially fused to segment 2). Segment 1 and 2 not covering posterior part of prostomium, with one pair of tentacular cirri arising immediately posterior to prostomium from the first visible segment after the prostomium. Segment 3 with dorsal cirri, with ventral cirri.

Segments 2–4 lacking specialised enlarged chaetae. Parapodia uniramous (notopodial aciculae absent), notopodial capillary chaetae absent. Lanceolate or rectangular, with a distinct tip or corner, symmetrical. Neuropodium divided into dorsal and ventral lobes, dorsal part larger than ventral lobe. Ventral cirri horizontally oriented.

Nomenclature– Original combination of publication of taxon Protomystides Czerniavsky, 1882. Type species of genus Mystides bidentata Langerhans, 1880. Synonyms: Protomystidella Hartmann-Schröder, 1983; ?Pseudeulalia Eliason, 1962. Subfamily: Eteoninae.

Data sources– References: Pleijel, F. 1991. Phylogeny and classification of the Phyllodocidae (Polychaeta). Zoologica Scripta 20, 225–261. Description coded by Robin Wilson. 1998. Material examined: after Pleijel (1991) generic diagnosis.

Description– Eyes superficial. Prostomium without dorsal posterior incision. Dorsal paired antennae broadest basally. Prostomial protuberance indistinct. Nuchal organs present as ciliated pits. Nuchal organs and cirrophores of first pair of tentacular cirri separate basally. Median antenna absent.

Proboscis not divided into 2 regions. Proboscideal papillae large, conical to rounded, densely and diffusely distributed all over proboscis.

Anterior segments all distinct (i.e. one pair or two pairs (dorsal and ventral) of tentacular cirri present on each segment). Segment 1 and 2 not covering posterior part of prostomium, with one pair of tentacular cirri arising immediately posterior to prostomium from the first visible segment after the prostomium. Ventral tentacular cirri flattened. Segment 3 with dorsal cirri, with ventral cirri.

Segments 2–4 lacking specialised enlarged chaetae. Parapodia uniramous (notopodial aciculae absent), notopodial capillary chaetae absent. Dorsal cirri distinctly inflated. Circular to ovoid, as wide or wider than long, evenly rounded, without an obvious tip or corner. Neuropodium divided into dorsal and ventral lobes, dorsal part similar in size and shape to ventral lobe. Ventral cirri horizontally oriented.

Nomenclature– Original combination of publication of taxon Pseudomystides Bergström, 1914. Type species of genus Mystides (Mesomystides) limbata Saint-Joseph, 1888. Synonyms: Dubiomystides Bergström, 1914. Subfamily: Eteoninae.

Data sources– References: Pleijel, F. 1991. Phylogeny and classification of the Phyllodocidae (Polychaeta). Zoologica Scripta 20, 225–261. Description coded by Robin Wilson. 1998. Material examined: after Pleijel (1991) generic diagnosis.

Description– Eyes superficial. Prostomium without dorsal posterior incision. Dorsal paired antennae broadest basally. Prostomial protuberance indistinct. Nuchal organs present as ciliated pits. Nuchal organs and cirrophores of first pair of tentacular cirri separate basally. Median antenna present, located closest to eyes.

Proboscis not divided into 2 regions. Proboscideal papillae large, conical to rounded, densely and diffusely distributed all over proboscis.

Anterior segments all distinct (i.e. one pair or two pairs (dorsal and ventral) of tentacular cirri present on each segment). Segment 1 and 2 not covering posterior part of prostomium, with one pair of tentacular cirri arising immediately posterior to prostomium from the first visible segment after the prostomium. Ventral tentacular cirri flattened. Segment 3 lacking dorsal cirri, with ventral cirri.

Segments 2–4 lacking specialised enlarged chaetae. Parapodia uniramous (notopodial aciculae absent), notopodial capillary chaetae absent. Dorsal cirri distinctly inflated. Circular to ovoid, as wide or wider than long, evenly rounded, without an obvious tip or corner. Neuropodium divided into dorsal and ventral lobes, dorsal part similar in size and shape to ventral lobe. Ventral cirri horizontally oriented.

Nomenclature– Original combination of publication of taxon Eulalia (Pterocirrus) Claparède, 1868. Type species of genus Phyllodoce (Eulalia) macroceros Grube, 1860. Subfamily: Eteoninae.

Data sources– References: Pleijel, F. 1991. Phylogeny and classification of the Phyllodocidae (Polychaeta). Zoologica Scripta 20, 225–261. Description coded by Robin Wilson. 1998. Material examined: after Pleijel (1991) generic diagnosis.

Description– Eyes superficial. Prostomium without dorsal posterior incision. Dorsal paired antennae broadest basally. Prostomial protuberance indistinct. Nuchal organs present as dorsal outgrowths on prostomium. Nuchal organs and cirrophores of first pair of tentacular cirri separate basally. Median antenna present, located closest to paired antennae.

Proboscis not divided into 2 regions. Proboscideal papillae long filiform papillae, densely and diffusely distributed all over proboscis.

Anterior segments all distinct (i.e. one pair or two pairs (dorsal and ventral) of tentacular cirri present on each segment), or include at least two fused or reduced segments (i.e. at least one segment apparently with three pairs of tentacular cirri) (segment 1 may be visible, or reduced dorsally and fused with prostomium). Segment 1 and 2 not covering posterior part of prostomium, with one pair of tentacular cirri arising immediately posterior to prostomium from the first visible segment after the prostomium. Ventral tentacular cirri flattened. Segment 3 with dorsal cirri, with ventral cirri.

Segments 2–4 lacking specialised enlarged chaetae. Parapodia uniramous (notopodial aciculae absent), notopodial capillary chaetae absent. Evenly rounded, without an obvious tip or corner, asymmetrical. Neuropodium divided into dorsal and ventral lobes, dorsal part similar in size and shape to ventral lobe or larger than ventral lobe. Ventral cirri horizontally oriented.

Nomenclature– Subfamily: Eteoninae.

Data sources– Description coded by Robin Wilson. 1998–2000. Material examined: MV F69771, Stn MSL-EG 43; MV F59766, Stn MSL-EG 95 (eastern Bass Strait).

Distribution, habitat– Australia; South-eastern Australia; Habitat marine, shelf.

Description– Eyes superficial, Red. Prostomium without dorsal posterior incision, longer than maximum width. Dorsal paired antennae broadest basally, 1 times length of prostomium. Prostomial protuberance indistinct. Nuchal organs present as dorsal outgrowths on prostomium. Nuchal organs and cirrophores of first pair of tentacular cirri separate basally. Median antenna present, located closest to paired antennae, 1 times length of prostomium.

Proboscis not divided into 2 regions. Proboscideal papillae long filiform papillae, densely and diffusely distributed all over proboscis.

Anterior segments all distinct (i.e. one pair or two pairs (dorsal and ventral) of tentacular cirri present on each segment) (but segment 1 reduced dorsally and fused with prostomium). Segment 1 and 2 not covering posterior part of prostomium, segment 1 not visible dorsally, with one pair of tentacular cirri arising immediately posterior to prostomium from the first visible segment after the prostomium. Ventral tentacular cirri flattened. Segment 3 with dorsal cirri, with ventral cirri.

Chaetae first present on segment 3. Segments 2–4 lacking specialised enlarged chaetae. Parapodia uniramous (notopodial aciculae absent), notopodial capillary chaetae absent. Evenly rounded, without an obvious tip or corner, asymmetrical. Neuropodium divided into dorsal and ventral lobes, dorsal part larger than ventral lobe. Ventral cirri horizontally oriented.

Remarks– material in poor condition.

Nomenclature– Original combination of publication of taxon Sige Malmgren, 1865. Type species of genus Sige fusigera Malmgren, 1865. Synonyms: Vitiazia Ushakov, 1953 fide Pleijel, 1990. Subfamily: Eteoninae.

Data sources– References: Pleijel, F., 1990. A revision of the genus Sige Malmgren (Polychaeta: Phyllodocidae). Zoological Journal of the Linnean Society. 98: 161–184. Pleijel, F. 1991. Phylogeny and classification of the Phyllodocidae (Polychaeta). Zoologica Scripta 20, 225–261. Description coded by Robin Wilson. 1998–2002. Material examined: after Pleijel (1991) generic diagnosis.

Description– Eyes superficial. Prostomium without dorsal posterior incision. Dorsal paired antennae broadest basally. Prostomial protuberance indistinct. Nuchal organs present as dorsal outgrowths on prostomium. Nuchal organs and cirrophores of first pair of tentacular cirri separate basally. Median antenna present, located closest to eyes.

Proboscis not divided into 2 regions. Proboscideal papillae micropapillae, sparsely distributed.

Anterior segments all distinct (i.e. one pair or two pairs (dorsal and ventral) of tentacular cirri present on each segment), or include at least two fused or reduced segments (i.e. at least one segment apparently with three pairs of tentacular cirri) (segment 1 may be visible, or reduced dorsally and covered by nuchal organs). Segment 1 and 2 not covering posterior part of prostomium, with one pair of tentacular cirri arising immediately posterior to prostomium from the first visible segment after the prostomium. Ventral tentacular cirri flattened. Segment 3 with dorsal cirri, with ventral cirri.

Segments 2–4 lacking specialised enlarged chaetae. Parapodia uniramous (notopodial aciculae absent), notopodial capillary chaetae absent. Evenly rounded, without an obvious tip or corner, asymmetrical. Neuropodium divided into dorsal and ventral lobes, dorsal part larger than ventral lobe. Ventral cirri horizontally oriented.

Nomenclature– Subfamily: Eteoninae.

Data sources– Description coded by Robin Wilson. 1998. Material examined: MV F69802, Stn MSL-EG 103; MV F59798, Stn MSL-EG 104 (eastern Bass Strait).

Distribution, habitat– Australia; South-eastern Australia; Habitat marine, shelf.

Description– Colour preserved specimens with dorsum and prostomium with pale brown diffuse pigmentation, Dorsal cirri with more reddish pigmentation, smaller specimens with less or no pigmentation. Eyes superficial, dark red. Prostomium without dorsal posterior incision (but posterior margin of prostomium strongly concave), shorter than maximum width. Dorsal paired antennae broadest basally, 0.8–1 times length of prostomium. Prostomial protuberance indistinct. Nuchal organs present as dorsal outgrowths on prostomium. Nuchal organs and cirrophores of first pair of tentacular cirri separate basally. Median antenna present, located closest to eyes.

Proboscis not divided into 2 regions. Proboscideal papillae micropapillae, sparsely distributed. Proboscis with terminal ring, comprising 20 papillae (about; terminal papillae are indistinct and cushion-like).

Anterior segments all distinct (i.e. one pair or two pairs (dorsal and ventral) of tentacular cirri present on each segment) (but segment 1 reduced dorsally and covered by nuchal organs). Segment 1 and 2 not covering posterior part of prostomium, segment 1 not visible dorsally, with one pair of tentacular cirri arising immediately posterior to prostomium from the first visible segment after the prostomium. Segment 2 with dorsal tentacular cirri. Segment 2 with dorsal cirri reaching about segment 10, cylindrical, ventral tentacular cirri flattened, reaching about segment 5. Segment 3 with dorsal cirri, reaching about segment 7–8, with ventral cirri.

Chaetae first present on segment 3. Segments 2–4 lacking specialised enlarged chaetae. Parapodia uniramous (notopodial aciculae absent), notopodial capillary chaetae absent. Elongate, longer than maximum width, lanceolate or rectangular, with a distinct tip or corner, symmetrical. Neuropodium divided into dorsal and ventral lobes, dorsal part larger than ventral lobe. Ventral cirri horizontally oriented, about as long as chaetigerous lobes, without extended tips.