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Aspidosiphon (Paraspidosiphon) laevis De Quatrefages, 1865
Nomenclature
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Genus: AspidosiphonSubgenus: Aspidosiphon (Paraspidosiphon)
Species:
Aspidosiphon (Paraspidosiphon) laevis De Quatrefages, 1865
SUMMARY
This species has only compressed unidentate hooks arranged in rings, well defined anal and caudal shields with extensive grooves or furrows, and two retractor muscles united for most of their length Aspidosiphon laevis is a widespread species, but is usually present in low densities in tropical shallow waters.