Trichobranchus sikorskii Leontovich & Jirkov, sp. nov.

Synonyms:
No synonyms.

Distinguishing characteristics
Four pairs of filiform branchiae.
Laterally lobes overlapping dorsum and covered segments with branchiae.

Species description
Buccal segment laterally with a pair of large lobes overlapping dorsum. Lobes cover segments with branchiae. Four pairs of filiform branchiae on segment 2 to 4. 16 chaetigerous thoracic segments. Notochaetae from segment 3. Uncinigerous tori from segment 6. Thoracic uncini with long shafts.

Size
Up to 5 mm.

Color

Habitat

Mobility

Feeding
Surface deposit feeder.
Facultative suspension feeder.

Life cycle

Distribution