Linopherus [Linopherus]

Description

Linopherus is a genus of fireworms that are distinguished by their unique body structure, including elongated segments and fewer but longer bristles compared to their relatives. These polychaetes are found in various marine habitats, where they lead a predominantly sedentary lifestyle, embedded within the substrate or coral crevices, emerging mainly to feed or reproduce.

Species
Yellow-grass Linopherus
Yellow-grass Linopherus [Linopherus canariensis]
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Red-tailed Linopherus
Red-tailed Linopherus [Linopherus bermudensis]
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Great Blue Linopherus
Great Blue Linopherus [Linopherus grandis]
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Spotted Linopherus
Spotted Linopherus [Linopherus maculatus]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Segmented Worms
Annelida
Class Polychaetes
Polychaeta
Order Aciculata
Aciculata
Family Fire Worms
Amphinomidae
Statistics
  • Species 4