Cistenides [Cistenides]
Description
Cistenides is a genus within the Pectinariidae family, distinguished by its members' ability to construct tubes from sediment particles, similar to other genera in the family. These worms are identified by their specific morphological features, including their tentacle arrangement and the structure of their tubes. They inhabit marine environments, contributing to the benthic community by recycling nutrients.
Species

Violet Sea Cucumber [Cistenides granulata]
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Smooth Sea Cucumber [Cistenides glabra]
View DetailsTaxonomy
Phylum |
Segmented Worms
Annelida
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Class |
Polychaetes
Polychaeta
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Order |
Canalipalpata
Canalipalpata
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Family |
Pectinariids
Pectinariidae
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Statistics
- Species 2