Aciculites [Aciculites]

Description

Aciculites is a genus of marine polychaete worms characterized by their elongated bodies covered with bristly setae. Members of this genus are known for their tube-dwelling behavior, constructing tubes in the sediment of the ocean floor where they reside. These worms are detritivores, feeding on organic particles they collect from their surrounding environment.

Species

Aciculites homurus [Aciculites homurus]

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Aciculites oculatus [Aciculites oculatus]

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Aciculites lumbricalis [Aciculites lumbricalis]

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Taxonomy