Flabelliderma [Flabelliderma]

Description

Flabelliderma is a genus within the Acrocirridae family, known for its members that inhabit soft sediments in marine environments. These annelids exhibit a variety of body forms, often with a flattened appearance, which aids in their burrowing lifestyle. The prostomium of Flabelliderma worms is typically well-developed, and they possess elongated, feather-like palps that are used for feeding and sensory detection. Their body segments are equipped with numerous chaetae, which are crucial for locomotion and interaction with their environment. Flabelliderma species play an important role in the benthic food web, feeding on microorganisms and organic particles in the sediment.

Species

Deep-Sea Cucumber [Flabelliderma josephinae]

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