Manayunkia [Manayunkia]

Description

The genus Manayunkia includes small, sedentary polychaete worms within the family Fabriciidae. They are known for their tube-building behavior, constructing protective cases from sediment particles. These worms have a simple body plan with few distinguishing external features, relying on their tentacles for feeding on detritus and plankton.

Species
Manayunkia Speciosa
Manayunkia Speciosa [Manayunkia speciosa]
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Manayunkia Aestuarina
Manayunkia Aestuarina [Manayunkia aestuarina]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Segmented Worms
Annelida
Class Polychaetes
Polychaeta
Order Sabellida
Sabellida
Family Fabriciids
Fabriciidae
Statistics
  • Species 2