Heteromastus [Heteromastus]

Description

Heteromastus is a genus of burrowing marine worms that possess a relatively uniform body diameter and a distinctive pigmentation pattern. They are commonly found in a variety of sediment types and play a significant role in sediment mixing and nutrient cycling.

Species
Australian threadworm
Australian threadworm [Heteromastus similis]
View Details
Taxonomy
Phylum Segmented Worms
Annelida
Class Polychaetes
Polychaeta
Order Capitellida
Capitellida
Family Capitellids
Capitellidae
Statistics
  • Species 1