Pherusa [Pherusa]

Description

Pherusa encompasses a group of polychaete worms notable for their tube-dwelling behavior. These organisms construct tubes from sediment particles and mucus, living protected within. They are found in a variety of marine habitats, from shallow waters to the deep sea, and feed on detritus and plankton.

Species

Pherusa plumosa [Pherusa plumosa]

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Pherusa affinis [Pherusa affinis]

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Pherusa japonica [Pherusa japonica]

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Pherusa oculata [Pherusa oculata]

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Taxonomy