Pista [Pista]

Description

Pista species are characterized by their robust, segmented bodies and the ability to construct tubes from mud or sand. They are skilled builders, creating complex structures that serve as both a home and a trapping mechanism for food particles.

Species
Common Bristle Worm
Common Bristle Worm [Pista cristata]
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Giant Bristle Worm
Giant Bristle Worm [Pista lornensis]
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Southern Bristle Worm
Southern Bristle Worm [Pista australis]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Segmented Worms
Annelida
Class Polychaetes
Polychaeta
Order Aciculata
Aciculata
Family Terebellids
Terebellidae
Statistics
  • Species 3