Phallonemertes
Phallonemertes is a monotypic genus of worms belonging to the monotypic family Phallonemertidae. The only species is Phallonemertes murrayi.[1]
| Phallonemertes | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Nemertea |
| Class: | Enopla |
| Order: | Hoplonemertea |
| Family: | Phallonemertidae Brinkmann, 1917 |
| Genus: | Phallonemertes Brinkmann, 1917 |
| Species: | P. murrayi |
| Binomial name | |
| Phallonemertes murrayi (Brinkmann, 1912) | |
The species is found in Pacific Ocean near Western America.[1]
Etymology
The worm is named for Sir John Murray.
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