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