> I am studing a
> sabellid 'Bispira volutacornis'. I have come across a number of parasites
> particularly a copepod which I believe may be 'Bispiraphilus tenax' or
> otherwise known as 'Gastrodelphys Clausii'.
Roisin,
There was a discussion of sabellid copepods back in May 1996, triggered by
Sabine Cochrane. Several people had helpful info. You'll find it at the
archive below.
http://www.bio.net/hypermail/ANNELIDA/9605
"Commensal and parasitic copepods associated with marine
invertebrates (and whales). Keys and notes for identification of the
species." V. Gotto (1993), Synop. Brit. Fauna (NS), no.461-264
He mentions Gastrodelphys clausii.
Humes and Stock (1973) ... copepods mainly associated with marine
invertebrates. Smiths. Contr. Zool. 127, 1-368. "More than 320 species are
listed. The index to host genera (page 365-368) lists many poly- chete
genera and their associated copepods."
Prof Stock was still contactable then according to Dr Harry ten Hove at:
Ridderweg 2
4327 SK
SEROOSKERKE (Schouwen)
Nederland
tel. 0111672008
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Geoff Read <g.read at niwa.cri.nz>
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