Perinereis (Polychaeta, Nereididae) from Australia, with redescriptions of six additional species
Abstract
The genus Perinereis, with 56 species worldwide, is represented in Australian waters by 15 species. Eleven Australian species with one or two bars on Area VI are described, and six species not recorded from Australia are redescribed from type material. No new species are described. A key is provided to all 15 Australian species of Perinereis. A list of all species of Perinereis is provided in an appendix.