J. Parapar et G. Sanmartin, SEDENTARY POLYCHAETES OF THE LIVINGSTON ISLAND SHELF (SOUTH SHETLAND,ANTARCTICA), WITH THE DESCRIPTION OF A NEW SPECIES, Polar biology, 17(6), 1997, pp. 502-514
The taxonomic results of examining the ''sedentary'' families of polyc
haetes collected during the Spanish cruise ''Bentart 94'' off Livingst
on Island, South Shetland Islands, Antarctica, are presented. Most of
the identified species are endemic to Antarctic and sub-Antarctic area
s, but some cosmopolitan species are also present. A total of 4,022 sp
ecimens have been examined, belonging to 44 species, 42 genera and 15
families. Maldanidae and Terebellidae were the most important families
in number of species, and Asychis amphiglypta, Maldane sarsi antarcti
ca and Amphitrite kerguelensis in number of individuals. Melinna arnau
di, a new species belonging to the family Ampharetidae, is described,
and Phisia rubrolineata and Aricidea (Allia) oculata are recorded for
the first time since their original description.