Acrocirrids [Acrocirridae]

Description

Acrocirridae is a family of bristle worms found in marine environments. These worms are characterized by their unique body structure, which includes a series of fleshy appendages and sometimes branchiae for respiration. They are benthic creatures, living in sediments or attached to other substrates on the ocean floor. Acrocirrids are known for their diverse feeding habits, including detritus feeding, carnivory, and filter feeding. Their distribution is global, inhabiting a wide range of depths from shallow waters to the deep sea.

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