Macrochaeta [Macrochaeta]

Description

Macrochaeta is a genus in the family Acrocirridae, characterized by its large, conspicuous chaetae, or bristles, which are key to its identification. These worms have elongated bodies that are highly segmented, allowing for flexibility and mobility in their benthic habitats. The prostomium of Macrochaeta worms is usually small and may bear sensory structures such as palps. They are detritivores, playing a significant role in the breakdown of organic matter on the ocean floor. Macrochaeta species are found across a variety of marine environments, from shallow waters to the depths of the abyssal zone.

Species

Seven-gill Stickleback [Macrochaeta pectoralis]

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Taxonomy