Three new serpulids (Polychaeta: Serpulidae) from the Brazilian Exclusive Economic Zone

Abstract

Three new species of serpulids from Brazil are described herein, two of which were described, but not named, by Zibrowius are here considered as new species and given specific names. Vermiliopsis zibrowii sp. nov. is characterized by an operculum with a single endplate or several septa progressively nearer to each other towards the tip and which are separated by conspicuous ribs. Pseudovermilia harryi sp. nov. has an operculum with several septa separated by short ribs and its tube is different from similar congeners. Filogranula revizee sp. nov. has an operculum with a sunken funnel and, frequently, a slender, distally sharp spine. Comparisons between these three species and related species are provided