In reply to Matt Bentley's comment on the EA, SEPA, JNCC and SNH in the
UK using Hediste diversicolor routinely, this is because UK benthic
ecologists have agreed (in general) to employ the nomenclature contained
in the so-called MCS Species Directory, which has recently emerged as a
second edition.
In this new edition the annelid section, admirably compiled by Andy
Mackie, gives full genus status to Hediste and Neanthes but clearly states
the synonomy with Nereis recognised by Chambers and Garwood (1992).
Regards
Derek C Moore
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