Spiochaetopterus — Overview

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Remarks: Likely two different species of Spiochaetopterus are present at Mid-Atlantic Ridge vent fields. The poor conservation state of the collections does not allow a specific identification; however, the shape of the specialized chaetae is unique.

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Source: Denisia 18 and ChEss - Biogeography of Deep-Water Chemosynthetic Ecosystems

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