Eunice [Eunice]

Description

Eunice is a genus of marine polychaete worms that are characterized by their elongated bodies, which can reach substantial lengths in some species. Members of this genus are often brightly colored and have a distinct set of five antennae on their heads, which are used for sensory purposes. They are known for their burrowing behavior and can be found in a variety of marine environments, from shallow waters to deep-sea habitats. Eunice worms are predators and scavengers, feeding on a range of smaller marine organisms.

Species
Bobbit Worm
Bobbit Worm [Eunice aphroditois]
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Giant Palolo Worm
Giant Palolo Worm [Eunice viridis]
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Sandworm
Sandworm [Eunice antennata]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Segmented Worms
Annelida
Class Polychaetes
Polychaeta
Order Aciculata
Aciculata
Family Eunicids
Eunicidae
Statistics
  • Species 3