Phyllodoce [Phyllodoce]

Description

Phyllodoce comprises species of brightly colored, agile polychaetes known for their importance in marine food webs. They are predators and scavengers, playing a key role in controlling populations of smaller invertebrates.

Species
Leaf Worm
Leaf Worm [Phyllodoce mucosa]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Segmented Worms
Annelida
Class Polychaetes
Polychaeta
Order Terebellida
Terebellida
Family Ampharetidae
Ampharetidae
Statistics
  • Species 1