Dipolydora [Dipolydora]

Description

Dipolydora is a genus of spionid polychaetes that are recognized by their capacity to bore into calcareous substrates, such as shells and coral. They have a streamlined body suited for their burrowing lifestyle, with paired palps used for feeding. This genus plays a significant role in bioerosion processes in marine ecosystems.

Species
Dipolydora giardia
Dipolydora giardia [Dipolydora giardia]
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Dipolydora quadrilobata
Dipolydora quadrilobata [Dipolydora quadrilobata]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Segmented Worms
Annelida
Class Polychaetes
Polychaeta
Order Spionida
Spionida
Family Spionids
Spionidae
Statistics
  • Species 2