Chaetopterus [Chaetopterus]

Description

The genus Chaetopterus is known for containing species of tube-building polychaete worms. Members of this genus construct U-shaped tubes in the sediment of marine environments. These worms are characterized by their segmented bodies, with some segments having distinctive, paddle-like parapodia for locomotion. The middle part of their body is often wider and contains specialized gills for respiration. Chaetopterus species are filter feeders, using mucus nets to capture plankton and organic particles from the water.

Species

Chaetopterus pugaporcinus [Chaetopterus pugaporcinus]

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Chaetopterus antarcticus [Chaetopterus antarcticus]