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Phallonemertes

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Phallonemertes
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Nemertea
Class: Hoplonemertea
Order: Polystilifera
Family: Phallonemertidae
Brinkmann, 1917
Genus: Phallonemertes
Brinkmann, 1917
Species:
P. murrayi
Binomial name
Phallonemertes murrayi
(Brinkmann, 1912)

Phallonemertes is a monotypic genus of worms belonging to the monotypic family Phallonemertidae. The only species is Phallonemertes murrayi.[1]

The species is found in Pacific Ocean near Western America.[1]

Etymology

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The worm is named for Sir John Murray.

References

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  1. ^ a b "Phallonemertes Brinkmann, 1917". www.gbif.org. Retrieved 14 June 2021.