Cirratulus [Cirratulus]

Description

Cirratulus is a genus of marine worms that are easily recognized by their brightly colored bodies and long tentacles. These worms are found in a variety of marine habitats, from intertidal zones to deep-sea environments. They feed on detritus, playing an important role in the marine ecosystem by recycling nutrients.

Species
Red Cirratulid Worm
Red Cirratulid Worm [Cirratulus cirratus]
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Yellow Cirratulid Worm
Yellow Cirratulid Worm [Cirratulus grandis]
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Cirratulid Worm
Cirratulid Worm [Cirratulus spectabilis]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Segmented Worms
Annelida
Class Polychaetes
Polychaeta
Order Canalipalpata
Canalipalpata
Family Cirratulids
Cirratulidae
Statistics
  • Species 3