Cossura consimilis explained

Cossura consimilis is a polychaetid worm distributed throughout New Zealand.[1] Cossura consimilis is a slender thread-like worm with a blunt head, growing up to in length.[2] Cossura consimilis live in muddy sand in shallow intertidal harbours and estuaries, to the inner continental shelf and out to the continental slope.[2] Cossura consimilis tolerates a sediment mud content of 5–65%, with an optimum range of 20–25%.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Read . G . Taxonomy and distribution of a new Cossura species (Annelida: Polychaeta: Cossuridae) from New Zealand. . Proceedings of the Biological Society of Washington . 113 . 4 . 2000 . 1096–1110.
  2. Regional Estuary Monitoring Programme (REMP) Data Report: Benthic Macrofauna Communities and Sediments – July 2007 to April 2008. Singleton. Nathan. 2010. Waikato Regional Council. 2021-02-18.

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