A new species in the Marphysa sanguinea
complex from Hong Kong waters
Researchers in Hong Kong reported a new polychaete species from the sandy intertidal zone of Tolo Harbour. Marphysa
is a genus of polychaete worms commonly used as bait for recreational
fishing around the world. Previous studies in Hong Kong may have
identified the new species Marphysa hongkongensa incorrectly as Marphysa sanguinea
– a species native to England that was once considered to be a
cosmopolitan species. This new species can be distinguished from its
congeneric species including M. sanguinea
morphologically and genetically. Our finding shows that there is much
to learn about the biodiversity of common coastal invertebrates.

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