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Urechis novaezealandiae

Urechis novaezealandiae is a species of Urechidae endemic to New Zealand. It is commonly known as a "spoon worm".

Taxonomy

This species was described as Echiurus novaezealandiae in 1898 by Arthur Dendy. It was redescribed in 1957. The lectotype is stored in Canterbury Museum.

Description

This species is shaped like a sausage. It has been recorded up to 545mm in length.

Distribution

This species is endemic to New Zealand.

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