Leonnates [Leonnates]

Description

Leonnates is a genus of polychaete worms in the Nereididae family, recognized for their adaptive morphological features that allow them to inhabit a variety of marine environments. Species in this genus possess a distinct body form with robust parapodia and setae, aiding in locomotion and interaction with the substrate. Leonnates species are often found in intertidal and subtidal zones, contributing to the benthic ecosystem's diversity and function.

Species

Banded Fan Worm [Leonnates decipiens]

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Red Gilled Mud Worm [Leonnates redgillus]

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Sea Cucumber Worm [Leonnates cucumariae]

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Taxonomy