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Platynereis australis Nereididae (nereidid/rag worm)
Phyllodocida (Annelida: Polychaeta)
 
Platynereis  australis  (Schmarda, 1861).   Family Nereididae  
     Platynereis australis
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 Habitat: Soft shore. . Depth range:  (m). Salinity regime: Harbour-like variation. Microhabitat:   Tube: 
Occurrence:  Data unavailable. Density:  (m2).
Distribution in NZ: 
 Feeding guild: Data unavailable.
 Diagnosis:  Genus Platynereis in Family Nereididae.
Data unavailable Colour:  Maximum size:  mm total length, mm body width.
 Notable aspect: Data unavailable
 Comparisons:  Data unavailable
 Taxonomy: 
 Distribution: Endemic.
 Biology:
 Best References:   Biology: No recommendation. Taxonomy: No recommendation.

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