Flabelligena [Flabelligena]

Description

Flabelligena is a genus within the Acrocirridae family, known for their distinct appearance that includes a flattened, fan-shaped arrangement of branchial filaments, which are used for respiration and possibly feeding. These worms inhabit marine environments, particularly muddy or sandy bottoms, where they live in burrows or tubes that they construct. Their bodies are elongated, segmented, and equipped with numerous, fine bristles (setae) that aid in locomotion and interaction with their environment.

Species

Macoma Clam Worm [Flabelligena macomae]

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Antarctic Scalibregmatid [Flabelligena antarctica]