Polygordiidae

Identification guide

Currently there are no published records of Polygordiidae from Australia. Both known genera are described below.

Chaetogordius Moore,1904
Type species Chaetogordius canaliculatus Moore,1904
Description Prostomium conical with paired, slightly articulated antennae and large nuchal organs. Segmentation indistinct anteriorly, more distinct posteriorly. Single slender capillary chaetae in each of the last 10-12 segments; only one segment with paired chaetae on either side, all others with a single chaeta on either side. [After Fauchald, 1977; figure needed from Jouin & Rao, 1987 Cahiers de Biologie marine 28]

Polygordius Schneider, 1868
Type species Polygordius lacteus Schneider, 1868
Description Prostomium conical with paired, usually smooth antennae and large nuchal organs. Segmentation usually indistinct along the whole body. Posterior end of body usually slightly wider than the rest of the body. Chaetae absent. [After Fauchald, 1977; figure supplied from Anna's figure of P.appendiculatus in Polychaetes & Allies

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