Pectinaria [Pectinaria]

Description

Pectinaria is a key genus within the Pectinariidae family, with species often referred to as 'gold tube worms' due to the golden appearance of their constructed tubes. These marine worms are recognized for their elaborate tube-building, using sand and shell fragments. They possess a set of tentacles around the mouth for feeding and are adapted to live in sandy or muddy substrates in marine waters, contributing to the benthic ecosystem.

Species

Golden-haired tube worm [Pectinaria koreni]

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Australian pectinaria [Pectinaria australis]