From daemon Tue Nov 10 18:43:14 1998 Received: by net.bio.net (8.9.1a/8.9.1) id SAA08506; Tue, 10 Nov 1998 18:43:14 -0800 (PST) Date: Tue, 10 Nov 1998 18:43:14 -0800 (PST) Message-Id: <199811110243.SAA08506@net.bio.net> To: annelida@net.bio.net From: "Geoff Read" Reply-To: annelida@net.bio.net Organization: NIWA (Nat. Inst. Water & Atmos. Res. NZ) Subject: Leeches online Leech lovers & other colleagues, For your delectation I've added to the leech links at: http://biodiversity.uno.edu/~worms/field-t.html#OLIGO http://biodiversity.uno.edu/~worms/res-res.html#OLIGO If there are other good links I've missed then send them along too. Cheers, -- Geoff Read [*** Note in my 'list policy' message, I see I said I would add your 'mail address' to your post if omitted. I only meant a simple name and _e-mail_ as above, sufficiently adequate to identify who is writing, and provided as a courtesy to others. I hope I didn't confuse anyone. Signatures with lengthy _postal_ data, your telephone number, date of birth, distinguishing marks, bon mots, graphics, political allegiance, etc, I think I'd rather you kept to yourself. :-)] -- ANNELIDA LIST Discuss = = talk to all members Server = = un/subscribes Archives = http://www.bio.net:80/hypermail/ANNELIDA/ Resources = http://biodiversity.uno.edu/~worms/annelid.html -- From daemon Fri Nov 13 10:18:03 1998 Received: by net.bio.net (8.9.1a/8.9.1) id KAA25867; Fri, 13 Nov 1998 10:18:03 -0800 (PST) Message-Id: <199811131818.KAA25867@net.bio.net> To: annelida@net.bio.net Date: Fri, 13 Nov 1998 05:59:35 -0500 Reply-To: annelida@net.bio.net From: Brian Mackness <100252.3452@compuserve.com> Subject: Polychaete predation on shark egg cases Can anyone assist with any references or information about polychaetes predating on shark eggs cases? Can anyone provide an e-mail address for Pat Hutchings? Does anyone have any diet references for Eurythoe complanata? And finally can anyone advise the best journal to publish a short note about the captive observations of a polychaete predating on shark egg cases. I apologise for all the questions. Could you please respond off-line. Kind regards Brian Mackness University of New South Wales <100252.3452@compuserve.com> -- ANNELIDA Discuss = annelida@net.bio.net = talk to all members Server = biosci-server@net.bio.net = un/subscribes Archives = http://www.bio.net:80/hypermail/ANNELIDA/ Resources = http://biodiversity.uno.edu/~worms/annelid.html -- From daemon Fri Nov 13 14:31:04 1998 Received: by net.bio.net (8.9.1a/8.9.1) id OAA06577; Fri, 13 Nov 1998 14:31:04 -0800 (PST) Message-Id: <199811132231.OAA06577@net.bio.net> To: annelida@net.bio.net From: "Geoff Read" Reply-To: annelida@net.bio.net Date: Sat, 14 Nov 1998 11:14:48 +0000 Subject: Re: Polychaete predation on shark egg cases Brian Mackness <100252.3452@compuserve.com> wrote: > Can anyone provide an e-mail address for Pat Hutchings? Pat's and most polychaete researchers e-mails are at: http://biodiversity.uno.edu/~worms/pro.html > And finally can anyone advise the best journal to publish a short note > about the captive observations of a polychaete predating on shark egg > cases. Some ideas at: http://biodiversity.uno.edu/~worms/p-journ.html > Could you please respond off-line. Off-list? (off-line would be tricky) I did. -- Geoff Read -- ANNELIDA Discuss = annelida@net.bio.net = talk to all members Server = biosci-server@net.bio.net = un/subscribes Archives = http://www.bio.net:80/hypermail/ANNELIDA/ Resources = http://biodiversity.uno.edu/~worms/annelid.html -- From daemon Thu Nov 19 01:24:04 1998 Received: by net.bio.net (8.9.1a/8.9.1) id BAA17867; Thu, 19 Nov 1998 01:24:04 -0800 (PST) Message-Id: <199811190924.BAA17867@net.bio.net> To: annelida@net.bio.net From: "Geoff Read" Reply-To: annelida@net.bio.net Date: Thu, 19 Nov 1998 22:13:17 +0000 Subject: Re: Worm tracks more than 1000 million years old? There is another news item on this debate in Science of 6 November, p1020. Now some say the slightly younger 'fossils' (23 Oct. p601 & 627) immediately above Seilacher's which therefore cast doubt on the great age of Seilacher's 'animals' are not fossils but artifacts. But also support for Seilacher's traces being those of living creatures is equivocal. Why am I not surprised? I think I'll discount this one until there are more substantial fossils to debate than tracks which may be anything or nothing. Original article: > > Seilacher A, Bose PK, Pfluger F. (1998) Triploblastic Animals More Than 1 > > Billion Years Ago: Trace Fossil Evidence from India. Science 1998 Oct > > 2;282(5386):80-83 -- Geoff Read -- ANNELIDA Discuss = annelida@net.bio.net = talk to all members Server = biosci-server@net.bio.net = un/subscribes Archives = http://www.bio.net:80/hypermail/ANNELIDA/ Resources = http://biodiversity.uno.edu/~worms/annelid.html -- From daemon Fri Nov 20 09:50:23 1998 Received: by net.bio.net (8.9.1a/8.9.1) id JAA23608; Fri, 20 Nov 1998 09:50:23 -0800 (PST) Message-Id: <199811201750.JAA23608@net.bio.net> To: annelida@net.bio.net Date: Fri, 20 Nov 1998 17:17:33 -0900 Reply-To: annelida@net.bio.net From: Francois Lallier Subject: Pontodrilus and Sabellastarte Dear colleagues, I would like to get some information about the ecology of two annelid species. I am especially interested in the environment in which they occur, is it a reduced environment with a high hydrogen sulfide (H2S) concentration ? The two concerned species are: Pontodrilus matsushimensis (Oligochaeta, Megascolecidae) Sabellastarte indica (Polychaeta, Sabellidae). Any information about their ecology and habitat are welcome. Thanks Francois Lallier mailto:lallier@sb-roscoff.fr -- ANNELIDA Discuss = annelida@net.bio.net = talk to all members Server = biosci-server@net.bio.net = un/subscribes Archives = http://www.bio.net:80/hypermail/ANNELIDA/ Resources = http://biodiversity.uno.edu/~worms/annelid.html -- From daemon Fri Nov 20 13:53:27 1998 Received: (from daemon@localhost) by net.bio.net (8.9.1a/8.9.1) id NAA16834; Fri, 20 Nov 1998 13:53:27 -0800 (PST) Message-Id: <199811202153.NAA16834@net.bio.net> To: annelida@net.bio.net Date: Fri, 20 Nov 1998 16:30:50 -0500 Reply-To: annelida@net.bio.net From: "William Moser" Subject: Request For Proposals for Research Based on Collections Request For Proposals for Research Based on Collections of Polar Marine Invertebrates 19 November, 1998 The Office of Polar Programs at the National Science Foundation (NSF) has identified the National Museum of Natural History (NMNH) as a Center for Excellence for Polar Research. NSF has entered into a cooperative agreement with the Department of Invertebrate Zoology at NMNH to provide funding to support the archiving and management of the extensive collections of marine invertebrates collected during Antarctic research expeditions funded by NSF. The collections include preserved representatives of most majexception of the unsorted plankton and certain gelatinous taxa, in either ethanol or isopropanol. At present, we have no archived collections of frozen tissue or DNA extracts from polar organisms. Specific information about the processing status of our polar collections, and the availability of specific taxa is currently available on request from the USAP Project Coordinator, Department of Invertebrate Zoology, National Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC 20560-0163, USA or moser.william@nmnh.si.edu. Collection information is also accessible from the USAP Online Database Search Page. Proposals are invited from scientists interested in working on USAP collections. Limited support, through three categories of awards (described below), is available through a competitive Research Awards Program. Total funding for this program is $30,000 for 1999. We expect to fund at least 3 and no more than 5 proposals this funding cycle. The actual number of awards will depend on the funding requests in the highest ranking proposals. The deadline for receipt of proposals is February 15, 1999. An External Advisory Committee will review the proposals on the basis of merit and current Antarctic research needs. Successful applicants will be notified by July 15, 1999. Collections-Based Research Awards: maximum award $10,000 -Stipends paid in 4 payments upon completion of specific milestones. 12-24 month project period. This award is intended to fund original basic research into the systematics, evolution, and biogeography of polar organisms. Priority wil be given to research projects that draw heavily on NMNH polar collections. Applicability of the proposed project to our understanding of the systematics of the invertebrate fauna collected in the current Palmer LTER studies may be a selective factor. Expected results: a publication in a peer-reviewed scientific journal. The publication of species descriptions and taxonomic keys or other identification tools is encouraged. Collection Improvement Awards: maximum award $5,000 -Stipends paid in 3 payments upon completion of specific milestones. 6-12 month project period. This award is intended to improve the curation level of the polar collections, and thus the accessibility of the specimens and/or specimen data. This includes technical or specialized sorting and identification, taxonomic standardization, data enhancement, collection culling, etc. Proposals for NMNH site visits to advise museum staff about culling and disposal of USAP plankton samples are encouraged. Expected results: a fully identified and curated collection, or a completed data enhancement project. Incidental Awards: maximum award $500 This award is intended to defray costs associated with the publication of collection based Antarctic research (i.e., page charges, illustration expenses, typing expenses). Proposal Guidelines: Depending on the taxonomic group under investigation, scientists may be expected to spend at least a portion of their research time at the Smithsonian Institution in order to glean the taxa they are working on from the collections. Researchers interested in using these collections, with or without financial support are requested to submit succinct proposals following the guidelines listed below: 1.Provide the name, title, organization, e-mail address, and curriculum vitae of the principal investigator. Bibliography associated with the CV must be limited to the PI's 10 most recent publications. 2.Provide the names, titles, and organizations of all individuals collaborating on the proposed research. 3.Prepare a rigorous but brief (one-to two-page) proposal. Proposals longer than 2 pages will not be considered. If time permits, they will be returned to the PI for revision and resubmission. The proposal must include the following: a.The proposal category (Collection Improvement,Collections-Based Research, or Incidental Award) b.A description of the research (if appropriate, its applicability to current Antarctic research activities) c.A list of the taxa of interest d.The expected results (e.g., monograph, revision, species description, taxonomic key) e.A timetable for completion with milestones to be used as basis for disbursements, including dates when research is expected to be conducted at NMNH. Arrangements must be made well in advance of intended visit for research space in the Department of Invertebrate Zoology. f.A detailed budget including: Travel costs to and from NMNH, Washington, DC. A modest stipend ($ 2,000 per month for the time spent at NMNH -this is included in the award). Research and expendable supplies, including supplies used in conjunction with histology, photography, etc. Curatorial supplies needed to prepare the material for cataloging will be provided and need not be budgeted. Newly identified material will be cataloged by NMNH staff at the completion of the research project. Estimated publication costs, including page charges, illustration expenses, typing expenses, etc. Submit 8 copies of the proposal to: USAP Project Coordinator Department of Invertebrate Zoology National Museum of Natural History Washington, DC 20560-0163, USA Proposal Deadline: February 15, 1999 Award Notification: by July 15, 1999 Total Funding: $30,000 (3-5 proposals) Additional information may be obtained from the USAP Project Coordinator: moser.william@nmnh.si.edu -- ANNELIDA Discuss = annelida@net.bio.net = talk to all members Server = biosci-server@net.bio.net = un/subscribes Archives = http://www.bio.net:80/hypermail/ANNELIDA/ Resources = http://biodiversity.uno.edu/~worms/annelid.html -- From daemon Mon Nov 23 13:11:46 1998 Received: by net.bio.net (8.9.1a/8.9.1) id NAA21371; Mon, 23 Nov 1998 13:11:46 -0800 (PST) Date: Mon, 23 Nov 1998 13:11:46 -0800 (PST) Message-Id: <199811232111.NAA21371@net.bio.net> To: annelida@net.bio.net Reply-To: annelida@net.bio.net From: Mats Eriksson Subject: Nereis Could anyone help me? Is Nereis diversicolor revised so that the present name should be Hediste diversicolor? And if so, does anybody know in what work this revision is done? I would be very grateful for an answer! Mats Eriksson e-mail: Mats.Eriksson@geol.lu.se -- ANNELIDA LIST Discuss = = talk to all members Server = = un/subscribes Archives = http://www.bio.net:80/hypermail/ANNELIDA/ Resources = http://biodiversity.uno.edu/~worms/annelid.html -- From daemon Tue Nov 24 00:20:21 1998 Received: by net.bio.net (8.9.1a/8.9.1) id AAA22205; Tue, 24 Nov 1998 00:20:21 -0800 (PST) Date: Tue, 24 Nov 1998 00:20:21 -0800 (PST) Message-Id: <199811240820.AAA22205@net.bio.net> To: annelida@net.bio.net From: 110275.1004@compuserve.com Reply-To: annelida@net.bio.net Subject: Re: Nereis The validity of the separation of the genera Hediste, Nereis and Neanthes (and several others sometimes considered subgenera of Nereis sensu stricto) was demonstrated cladistically by Kirk Fitzhugh, 1987. Phylogenetic relationships within the nereididae (Polychaeta) with implications at the subfamily level. Biol. Soc. Wash. Bulletin 7:174-183. This is the Pettibone symposium volume. Of course, there are those who don't accept the validity of cladistic relationships...;-} but from my own studies, these genera are really distinct, especially when you look at the structure of the parapodial lamellae. Judith A. Fournier <110275.1004@compuserve.com> -- ANNELIDA LIST Discuss = = talk to all members Server = = un/subscribes Archives = http://www.bio.net:80/hypermail/ANNELIDA/ Resources = http://biodiversity.uno.edu/~worms/annelid.html -- From daemon Tue Nov 24 20:32:07 1998 Received: by net.bio.net (8.9.1a/8.9.1) id CAA00740; Tue, 24 Nov 1998 02:13:21 -0800 (PST) Date: Tue, 24 Nov 1998 02:13:21 -0800 (PST) Message-Id: <199811241013.CAA00740@net.bio.net> To: annelida@net.bio.net Reply-To: annelida@net.bio.net From: Fredrik Pleijel Subject: Re Nereis Even a cladist would disagree there, Judith (at least this one). Kirk's analysis did not attempt to examine the validity of Hediste. It was the relationships between genera (whatever that is) that was the issue, and the delineation of the subfamilies (no comment;-). Note also that on Kirk's trees Hediste comes out in a polytomy together with a number of Nereis sensu lato taxa. As far as I'm aware (but not knowing the nereid literature well enough) there is no current evidence that Hediste represent a separate group from Nereis. Or? And, of course, it also depends on how we choose to delineate "Nereis". Cheers/Fredrik Fredrik Pleijel Tjärnö Marine Biological Laboratory SE-452 96 Strömstad, Sweden tel + 46 526 686 38 fax + 46 526 686 07 e.mail fredrik.pleijel@tmbl.gu.se -- ANNELIDA Discuss = annelida@net.bio.net = talk to all members Server = biosci-server@net.bio.net = un/subscribes Archives = http://www.bio.net:80/hypermail/ANNELIDA/ Resources = http://biodiversity.uno.edu/~worms/annelid.html -- From daemon Tue Nov 24 21:18:44 1998 Received: by net.bio.net (8.9.1a/8.9.1) id VAA06615; Tue, 24 Nov 1998 21:18:44 -0800 (PST) Date: Tue, 24 Nov 1998 21:18:44 -0800 (PST) Message-Id: <199811250518.VAA06615@net.bio.net> To: annelida@net.bio.net From: Geoff Read Reply-To: annelida@net.bio.net Organization: NIWA Subject: Fwd: JOB: Invertebrate Molecular Systematist From sci.bio.systematics. A long shot. They probably want an entomologist, but who knows. GBR. ------- Forwarded Message Follows ------- FACULTY POSITION INVERTEBRATE MOLECULAR SYSTEMATICS SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY CARBONDALE The Department of Zoology, Southern Illinois University Carbondale, invites applications for a nine-month, tenure-track ASSISTANT PROFESSOR position in the area of invertebrate molecular systematics. Applicants should have a strong background in invertebrate and molecular biology, expertise in modern field, collections, laboratory, and computer-analytical techniques, and a research plan that focuses on phylogenetic and/or taxonomic analysis of a major invertebrate group. The department seeks to complement its strong core of faculty in arachnology, entomology, helminthology, herpetology, ichthyology, mammalogy, ornithology, morphological and molecular systematics, taxonomy, phylogenetics, biogeography, and biodiversity. Modern research facilities and competitive start-up funds are available. The successful candidate will be expected to develop an externally funded research program, supervise M.S. and Ph.D. students, teach undergraduate courses in invertebrate zoology and genetics, and teach a graduate course in the area of specialization. Candidates must have a Ph.D. and research experience in an appropriate field, postdoctoral experience, demonstrated grant success or evidence of strong potential to obtain external funding, and peer-reviewed publications and scholarly activities commensurate with experience. Position begins in August 1999. Applicants should send a curriculum vitae, statements of research and teaching interests, and copies of transcripts, and arrange to have three (3) letters of reference sent to: Dr. Carey Krajewski, Chair, Invertebrate Search Committee, Department of Zoology, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL 62901-6501. Review of applications will begin 30 January 1999 and continue until the position is filled. Information about the department and university can be found at http://www.science.siu.edu/zoology/ and email inquiries should be directed to the search committee chair (careyk@siu.edu). Southern Illinois University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. -- ANNELIDA LIST Discuss = = talk to all members Server = = un/subscribes Archives = http://www.bio.net:80/hypermail/ANNELIDA/ Resources = http://biodiversity.uno.edu/~worms/annelid.html -- From daemon Wed Nov 25 13:31:06 1998 Received: by net.bio.net (8.9.1a/8.9.1) id NAA13537; Wed, 25 Nov 1998 13:31:06 -0800 (PST) Date: Wed, 25 Nov 1998 13:31:06 -0800 (PST) Message-Id: <199811252131.NAA13537@net.bio.net> To: annelida@net.bio.net From: 110275.1004@compuserve.com Reply-To: annelida@net.bio.net Subject: Re: Nereis Dear Fredrik et al, Well, I can't argue cladistics but I have been taking a hard look at the Nereididae and the Nereis/Neanthes/Hediste group in particular. Traditionally, we have focused on setae and paragnaths in describing these species and genera. Unfortunately, the numbers of paragnaths appear to be related to environmental conditions, particularly salinity. Looking at the STRUCTURE of the parapodial lamellae, on the other hand, is extremely illuminating: Neanthes has a complex series of lobes and folds surrounding the supra and sub-acicular bundles (interference phase contrast needed, SEM helpful). Nereis has just a couple of simple lobes. Hediste is more like Nereis in this regard but does have those homogomph falcigers in the posterior neuropodia. More, it seems to comprise a very morphologically similar set of sibling/cryptospecies from euryhaline/freshwater littoral zones. More research is needed but I am convinced it will bear out the separation of these genera. Part of the problem seems to the extreme "familiarity of the Nereididae: they are among the most common and most frequently encountered polychaetes in shallow zones along the coast (where most marine research is concentrated). We all "know" what they look like. A really hard look might bring up some major surprises, but will likely not end the controversy. Judy Fournier <110275.1004@compuserve.com> -- ANNELIDA LIST Discuss = = talk to all members Server = = un/subscribes Archives = http://www.bio.net:80/hypermail/ANNELIDA/ Resources = http://biodiversity.uno.edu/~worms/annelid.html -- From daemon Thu Nov 26 09:33:29 1998 Received: by net.bio.net (8.9.1a/8.9.1) id JAA00339; Thu, 26 Nov 1998 09:33:29 -0800 (PST) Date: Thu, 26 Nov 1998 09:33:29 -0800 (PST) Message-Id: <199811261733.JAA00339@net.bio.net> To: annelida@net.bio.net From: "Mpaltzis Andreas" Reply-To: annelida@net.bio.net Subject: Polychaeta Does anyone know what are the feeding habits of these specific polychaetes? ARENICOLA MARINA, EUNICE APHRODITOIS, DIOPATRA NEAPOLITANA, LUMBRICONEREIS IMPATIENS, NEREIS DIVERSICOLOR AND OPHELIA BICORNIS. Please respond to me directly. auser@otenet.gr -- ANNELIDA Discuss = annelida@net.bio.net = talk to all members Server = biosci-server@net.bio.net = un/subscribes Archives = http://www.bio.net:80/hypermail/ANNELIDA/ Resources = http://biodiversity.uno.edu/~worms/annelid.html --