Amphitrite [Amphitrite]

Description

Amphitrite is a genus of terebellid polychaetes known for their long, slender bodies and numerous filamentous branchiae. These worms are typically found in sediments from shallow to deep sea, constructing burrows from which they extend their tentacles to feed on detritus.

Species
Amphitrite figulus
Amphitrite figulus [Amphitrite figulus]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Segmented Worms
Annelida
Class Polychaetes
Polychaeta
Order Terebellida
Terebellida
Family Spaghetti Worms
Terebellidae
Statistics
  • Species 1