Longicarpus [Longicarpus]
Description
The genus Longicarpus is composed of spaghetti worms with elongated bodies and specialized tentacles for deposit-feeding. They are commonly found in intertidal zones, contributing to the breakdown of organic matter and serving as prey for a variety of marine animals.
Species

Long Clawed Porcelain Crab [Longicarpus longimanus]
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Short Clawed Porcelain Crab [Longicarpus brevipes]
View DetailsTaxonomy
Phylum |
Segmented Worms
Annelida
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Class |
Polychaetes
Polychaeta
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Order |
Terebellida
Terebellida
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Family |
Spaghetti Worms
Terebellidae
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Statistics
- Species 2