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