BIOTIC Species Information for Pomatoceros triqueter
Researched byLizzie Tyler Data supplied byUniversity of Sheffield
Refereed byThis information is not refereed.
Taxonomy
Scientific namePomatoceros triqueter Common nameKeelworm
MCS CodeP1341 Recent SynonymsNone
PhylumAnnelida Subphylum
Superclass ClassPolychaeta
Subclass OrderSabellida
Suborder FamilySerpulidae
GenusPomatoceros Speciestriqueter
Subspecies   
Additional Information
  • May be confused with Pomatoceros lamarcki, the tube of which differs from Pomatoceros triqueter as it has two vestigial ridges, one on each side, in addition to the median keel. Further differences can only be seen when the worm is removed from its tube (Hayward & Ryland, 1995). Further distinction between the two species can be obtained by using biochemical genetics, as described by Ekaratne et al. (1982).
  • Males are cream in colour whilst females are bright pink/orange in colour (Thomas, 1940).
Taxonomy References Hayward & Ryland, 1995b, Howson & Picton, 1997, Hayward et al., 1996, Fish & Fish, 1996, Thomas, 1940, Ekaratne et al., 1982,
About MarLIN | Contact, Enquiries & Feedback | Terms & Conditions | Funding | Glossary | Accessibility | Privacy | Sponsorship

Creative Commons License BIOTIC (Biological Traits Information Catalogue) by MarLIN (Marine Life Information Network) is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non-Commercial-Share Alike 2.0 UK: England & Wales License. Permissions beyond the scope of this license are available at http://www.marlin.ac.uk/termsandconditions. Note that images and other media featured on this page are each governed by their own terms and conditions and they may or may not be available for reuse. Based on a work at www.marlin.ac.uk.