A note on Lepidonotus cristatus (Grube, 1876) (Phyllodocida: Polynoidae) from Lakshadweep Archipelago, India

Authors

  • Jyoshna Pradhan
    Zoological Survey of India, Marine Aquarium and Regional Centre, Digha, West Bengal 721 428
  • S. Balakrishnan
     P.G. Department of Zoology, Fakir Mohan University, Balasore, Odisha 756 020

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.26515/rzsi/v124/i2/2024/172657

Keywords:

Lakshadweep, New Record, Polychaete, Scale Worm

Abstract

The present study on the Phyllodocida, Polynoidae, commonly called scale worm, in Lakshadweep Archipelago, India. In the species of scale worm Lepidonotus cristatus (Grube, 1876) based on the material collected from the Kavaratti and Kalpeni, Lakshadweep Archipelago as a new report, while Lakshadweep faunal survey, India. This paper discusses detailed taxonomic accounts, species descriptions, photographs, distribution, and ecology.

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2024-12-12

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Pradhan , J., & Balakrishnan, S. (2024). A note on <i>Lepidonotus cristatus</i> (Grube, 1876) (Phyllodocida: Polynoidae) from Lakshadweep Archipelago, India. Records of the Zoological Survey of India, 124(2), 139–143. https://doi.org/10.26515/rzsi/v124/i2/2024/172657

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Volume 124, Issue 2, 2024

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