Fig. 19 in Pseudopolydora (Annelida: Spionidae) from the Arabian Gulf, Kuwait

Fig. 19. Chaetal and gamete morphology of Pseudopolydora melanopalpa sp. nov. (formalin-fixed and stained with MG specimens, MIMB 40909). A. Parapodia of chaetiger 5. B. Anterior-row spines of chaetiger 5, view from the outside of the U-shaped spine row.C. Posterior-row falcate spine of chaetiger 5, lateral view. D. Notopodial spines of chaetiger 5, lateral view. E. Neuropodium of chaetiger 10, showing glandular pouch associated with a series of hooded hooks. F. Hooded hooks from middle neuropodium. G. Small previtellogenic oocyte on a genital blood vessel. Abbreviations: arrows showing the direction towards the inside of the U-shaped row of spines; bv = genital blood vessel; gp = glandular pouch; ne = neuropodial postchaetal lamella; oo = oocyte; su = dorsal superior capillary chaetae; ve = ventral capillary chaetae. Scale bars: A, E = 50 µm; B–D, F–G = 20 µm.