Oxydromus [Oxydromus]

Description

Oxydromus is a genus of polychaetes belonging to the family Hesionidae, known for their elongated bodies and the presence of distinctive setae (bristles) that assist in locomotion. These worms are versatile inhabitants of marine ecosystems, ranging from tidal zones to deeper waters, where they often inhabit sedimentary substrates. Oxydromus species are important benthic predators and scavengers, contributing to the control of invertebrate populations and the breakdown of organic material on the ocean floor.

Species

Pusillina minima [Oxydromus pusillus]

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