Hydroides [Hydroides]

Description

Hydroides represents a diverse genus of serpulid polychaetes. Members of this genus are recognized by their hard, calcareous tubes and a crown of colorful, feathery tentacles used for feeding and respiration. They are commonly found on ship hulls, harbor structures, and natural substrates, and are known for their role in biofouling communities.

Species
Serpulid worm
Serpulid worm [Hydroides elegans]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Segmented Worms
Annelida
Class Polychaetes
Polychaeta
Order Sabellida
Sabellida
Family Serpulids
Serpulidae
Statistics
  • Species 1