Morphology data of Sipunculus lomonossovi
Identification keys
Main Ref. Cutler, E.B., 1994
Appearance refers to

Sex attributes

specialized organs
different appearance
different colors
remarks

Descriptive characteristics of juvenile and adult

Striking features
Body shape lateral
Cross section
Dorsal head profile
Type of eyes
Type of mouth/snout
Position of mouth
Diagnosis Body wall: transparent up to 11 cm long. Longitudinal muscle bands: 28-34; flat and thin. Brain: rounded, single lobed and no elongate processes. Nephridia: attached partially, short with an irregular rough surface. Glans region: distinct undivided bundles of longitudinal muscle bands but continues circular muscle bands.
Ease of Identification

Meristic characteristics of Sipunculus lomonossovi

Lateral Lines Interrupted: No
Scales on lateral line
Pored lateral line scales
Scales in lateral series
Scale rows above lateral line
Scale rows below lateral line
Scales around caudal peduncle
Barbels
Gill clefts (sharks/rays only)
Gill rakers
on lower limb
on upper limb
total
Vertebrae
preanal
total

Fins

Dorsal fin(s)

Attributes
Fins number
Finlets No. Dorsal   
Ventral  
Spines total
Soft-rays total
Adipose fin

Caudal fin

Attributes

Anal fin(s)

Fins number
Spines total
Soft-rays total

Paired fins

Pectoral Attributes  
spines     
soft-rays   
Pelvics Attributes  
Position    
spines     
soft-rays   
Ref. [ e.g. 3742]
Glossary [ e.g. cnidaria]
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