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 [Heteromastus similis]
View DetailsTaxonomy
Phylum |
Segmented Worms
Annelida
|
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Class |
Polychaetes
Polychaeta
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Order |
Capitellida
Capitellida
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Family |
Capitellids
Capitellidae
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Statistics
- Species 1