A peer-reviewed open-access journal ZooKeys 488: 1–29Guide (2015) and keys for the identification of Syllidae( Annelida, Phyllodocida)... 1 doi: 10.3897/zookeys.488.9061 RESEARCH ARTICLE http://zookeys.pensoft.net Launched to accelerate biodiversity research Guide and keys for the identification of Syllidae (Annelida, Phyllodocida) from the British Isles (reported and expected species) Guillermo San Martín1, Tim M. Worsfold2 1 Departamento de Biología (Zoología), Laboratorio de Biología Marina e Invertebrados, Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Canto Blanco, 28049 Madrid, Spain 2 APEM Limited, Diamond Centre, Unit 7, Works Road, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire SG6 1LW, UK Corresponding author: Guillermo San Martín (
[email protected]) Academic editor: Chris Glasby | Received 3 December 2014 | Accepted 1 February 2015 | Published 19 March 2015 http://zoobank.org/E9FCFEEA-7C9C-44BF-AB4A-CEBECCBC2C17 Citation: San Martín G, Worsfold TM (2015) Guide and keys for the identification of Syllidae (Annelida, Phyllodocida) from the British Isles (reported and expected species). ZooKeys 488: 1–29. doi: 10.3897/zookeys.488.9061 Abstract In November 2012, a workshop was carried out on the taxonomy and systematics of the family Syllidae (Annelida: Phyllodocida) at the Dove Marine Laboratory, Cullercoats, Tynemouth, UK for the National Marine Biological Analytical Quality Control (NMBAQC) Scheme. Illustrated keys for subfamilies, genera and species found in British and Irish waters were provided for participants from the major national agencies and consultancies involved in benthic sample processing. After the workshop, we prepared updates to these keys, to include some additional species provided by participants, and some species reported from nearby areas.