Ampharetids [Ampharetidae]
Description
Ampharetidae is a family of marine polychaete worms within the order Sabellida, known for their burrowing lifestyle. These worms have a unique body structure with a division between the thorax and abdomen, and they lack the ornate tentacle crowns seen in other Sabellida families. Instead, ampharetids have a simple head structure with tentacles used for feeding on detritus and small organisms in the sediment. They play a significant role in the benthic ecosystem, contributing to the breakdown of organic matter and the aeration of sediments. Ampharetids are found in a variety of marine environments, from shallow waters to deep-sea habitats.
Genera
Alkmaria [Alkmaria]
View DetailsAmage [Amage]
View DetailsAmpharete [Ampharete]
View DetailsAmphicteis [Amphicteis]
View DetailsAnobothrus [Anobothrus]
View DetailsEcamphicteis [Ecamphicteis]
View DetailsEchinospio [Echinospio]
View DetailsGrubeospio [Grubeospio]
View DetailsHippomedon [Hippomedon]
View DetailsIsolda [Isolda]
View DetailsMelinnopsis [Melinnopsis]
View DetailsParamage [Paramage]
View DetailsPhyllamphicteis [Phyllamphicteis]
View DetailsSamytha [Samytha]
View DetailsTaxonomy
| Phylum |
Segmented Worms
Annelida
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|---|---|
| Class |
Polychaetes
Polychaeta
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| Order |
Sabellida
Sabellida
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Statistics
- Genera 14