Sun, Shi-chun & Shuang-lin Dong, 1998. Redescription and taxonomic reconsideration of Nemertopsis gracilis var. bullocki Coe, 1940. Chin. J. Oceanol. Limnol. 16:271-279.
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Sun; Shi-Chun & Shuang-Lin, D.
1998
Redescription and taxonomic reconsideration of Nemertopsis gracilis var. bullocki Coe
Chin. J. Oceanol. Limnol
16: 271-279
Publication
Specimens of Nemertopsis gracilis var . bullocki Coe, 1940 collected from Huian, Fujian Province , China, are described. The variety is upgraded to specific level on the basis of: the dorsal surface having a pair of blackish brown longitudinal stripes meeting anteriorly with a broad transverse band of the same color; the proboscis having 11 - 13 distinct proboscis nerves in its longitudinal muscle layer.
