Cirratulus [Cirratulus]

Description

Cirratulus is a genus of marine worms characterized by their brightly colored bodies and numerous tentacular cirri around the head, which are used for feeding. These worms are found in a variety of marine environments, often buried in sand or mud, where they feed on microorganisms and detritus.

Species
White Cirratulus
White Cirratulus [Cirratulus leucopodus]
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Arctic Cirratulus
Arctic Cirratulus [Cirratulus arcticus]
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Southern Cirratulus
Southern Cirratulus [Cirratulus australis]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Segmented Worms
Annelida
Class Polychaetes
Polychaeta
Order Scolecida
Scolecida
Family Cirratulids
Cirratulidae
Statistics
  • Species 3