Acrocirrus [Acrocirrus]

Description

Acrocirrus is a genus within the family Acrocirridae, characterized by their distinctively long and slender bodies, often with a translucent appearance. Members of this genus possess a series of tentacle-like appendages around their mouths, which are used for feeding and sensory perception. They inhabit a variety of marine environments, from shallow waters to the deep sea, and are known for their burrowing behavior, living within tubes they construct from sediment and mucus.

Species
Northern Feather Duster Worm
Northern Feather Duster Worm [Acrocirrus incertae sedis]
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Acrocirrus bansei
Acrocirrus bansei [Acrocirrus bansei]
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Acrocirrus validus
Acrocirrus validus [Acrocirrus validus]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Segmented Worms
Annelida
Class Polychaetes
Polychaeta
Order Canalipalpata
Canalipalpata
Family Acrocirrids
Acrocirridae
Statistics
  • Species 3