Vejdovskyella comata (Vejdovsky)
Recognition
More than 3 and up to 9 dorsal hair chaetae are present and they are
thick stiff and serrated.
The dorsal needle chaetae number 1 to 8 and these are
simple pointed and hair-like.
The ventral chaetae decrease in length from segments 2 to 4 with
none present on segment 5.
The ventral chaetae number 2 or 3 from segment 6 onward.
The ventral chaetae in segments 6,7 and 8 may be enlarged with
replicated upper teeth.
The dorsal chaetae begin in segment 6, but this may look like 5.
Eyes may be present.
The body wall has scattered papillae or glands that adhere foreign matter.
Summary
It is closest to Vejdovskyella intermdeia.
The length is 1.3 to 8 mm.
It is a non-swimming species
Distribution
Widespread over much of the world.
26 MAY 1996 D.L. Gustafson
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