General Description
In members of this genus there are 5 prostomial appendages (antennae + palps) and one pair of tentacular cirri on the peristomial segment. Branchiae commence on 5, continue for the remainder of the body and have a maximum of 8 filaments each but 3 short filaments by about chaetiger 50. Maxilla II has 5 teeth. The separation of the two peristomial rinks is distinct on all sides (unlike Eunice antennata). Recorded up to 15 cm, probably grows longer.
Biology
These worms are muscular, active, long-lived carnivores.
Distribution
Southern Australia.
Habitat
Estuaries, embayments, continental shelf, sand, mud and weed beds, to depth of 80 m.
More Information
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Animal Type
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Animal SubType
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Brief Id
Long muscular worm, distinguished by microscopic features.
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Maximum Size
15 cm
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Habitats
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Diet
Carnivore
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Endemicity
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Commercial
No
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Conservation Statuses
DSE Advisory List: Not listed, EPBC Act 1999: Not listed, IUCN Red List: Not listed
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Depths
Shore (0-1 m), Shallow (1-30 m), Deep ( > 30 m)
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Water Column Locations
On or near seafloor
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Taxon Name
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Scientific Author
Mcintosh, 1885
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Common Name
Eunicid Worm
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Genus
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Species Name
bassensis
