Onuphis [Onuphis]

Description

Onuphis is the type genus of the family Onuphidae, encompassing a variety of marine bristle worms. These organisms are distinguished by their ornate head appendages and segmented bodies, which are adapted for a burrowing lifestyle. Onuphis species are commonly found in a range of marine settings, from shallow waters to deep-sea environments, where they engage in detritivorous feeding behaviors.

Species
Onuphis eremita
Onuphis eremita [Onuphis eremita]
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Onuphis conchylega
Onuphis conchylega [Onuphis conchylega]
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Onuphis geophiliformis
Onuphis geophiliformis [Onuphis geophiliformis]
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Onuphis panceri
Onuphis panceri [Onuphis panceri]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Segmented Worms
Annelida
Class Polychaetes
Polychaeta
Order Eunicida
Eunicida
Family Hatchet Worms
Onuphidae
Statistics
  • Species 4