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