Order GOLFINGIFORMES
Introduction
After Edmonds (2000)
The order Golfingiformes is diagnosed by having longitudinal and circular musculature in continuous layers, and not banded. The order comprises three families, Golfingiidae, Themistidae and Phascolionidae, all of which have representatives in Australian water.
General References
Edmonds, S.J. 2000. Phylum Sipuncula. pp. 375-400 in Beesley, P.L., Ross, G.J.B. & Glasby, C.J. (eds). Polychaetes & Allies: The Southern Synthesis. Fauna of Australia Vol. 4A Polychaeta, Myzostomida, Pogonophora, Echiura, Sipuncula. Melbourne : CSIRO Publishing Vol. 4 Part A xii 1-465 pp.