Nothria [Nothria]

Description

Nothria is a genus of polychaete worms in the Onuphidae family, known for their adaptability to various marine environments. These worms possess a pair of long, whip-like tentacles which are used for sensory purposes and to capture food particles from the water column. They contribute to the benthic ecosystem by participating in the breakdown of organic matter and are an integral part of the marine food web.

Species
Nothria japonica
Nothria japonica [Nothria japonica]
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Nothria anisocirra
Nothria anisocirra [Nothria anisocirra]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Segmented Worms
Annelida
Class Polychaetes
Polychaeta
Order Eunicida
Eunicida
Family Hatchet Worms
Onuphidae
Statistics
  • Species 2