Paradiopatra [Paradiopatra]

Description

Paradiopatra species are part of the Onuphidae family and are similar to Diopatra in their tube-dwelling habits. However, they can be distinguished by variations in their tube construction materials and slightly different morphological features. These worms are important inhabitants of their ecosystems, providing habitat complexity and participating in the sediment turnover process.

Species

Paradiopatra paucibranchiata [Paradiopatra paucibranchiata]

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Paradiopatra tuberculantennata [Paradiopatra tuberculantennata]

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Paradiopatra eschaturus [Paradiopatra eschaturus]

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Taxonomy