Bathymagelon [Bathymagelon]

Description

Bathymagelon is a genus of marine polychaete worms that belong to the family Magelonidae, commonly known as shovelhead worms. This genus is characterized by its inhabitants living in burrows in soft sedimentary environments in deep-sea habitats. Bathymagelon species have elongated bodies that facilitate their burrowing lifestyle, and they are equipped with a distinctive, shovel-shaped prostomium that aids in sediment manipulation and feeding.

Species

Bathymagelon Worm [Bathymagelon longicornis]

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Bathymagelon Black Worm [Bathymagelon schwarzi]