Amaea [Amaea]

Description

Amaea is a genus of polychaete worms within the Terebellidae family, recognized by their elongated bodies and numerous, finely branched tentacles. These worms typically live in self-made tubes on the seafloor, from shallow coastal areas to deep-sea environments. They are detritivores, feeding on organic particles they collect from the surrounding sediment.

Species
Amaea decussata
Amaea decussata [Amaea decussata]
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Amaea maura
Amaea maura [Amaea maura]
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Amaea sinensis
Amaea sinensis [Amaea sinensis]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Segmented Worms
Annelida
Class Polychaetes
Polychaeta
Order Canalipalpata
Canalipalpata
Family Terebellids
Terebellidae
Statistics
  • Species 3