Amphicteis [Amphicteis]

Description

Amphicteis is a genus within the Ampharetidae family, consisting of polychaete worms that live in tubes made from mud or sediment particles. These worms are characterized by their distinct head region with tentacles and a body equipped with numerous bristles and gills, aiding in both mobility and respiration.

Species

Yellow mud worm [Amphicteis japonica]

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South Atlantic mud worm [Amphicteis antarctica]

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Mediterranean mud worm [Amphicteis glaucopis]

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Taxonomy