Metavermilia [Metavermilia]

Description

Metavermilia worms are characterized by their multilayered calcareous tubes which are often adorned with intricate patterns. They are predominantly found in deeper marine environments, feeding on suspended particles in the water column with their elaborate tentacle crowns.

Species
Metavermilia occlusa
Metavermilia occlusa [Metavermilia occlusa]
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Metavermilia opalinski
Metavermilia opalinski [Metavermilia opalinski]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Segmented Worms
Annelida
Class Polychaetes
Polychaeta
Order Terebellida
Terebellida
Family Feather Duster Worms
Serpulidae
Statistics
  • Species 2