Pseudonotopygos [Pseudonotopygos]

Description

Pseudonotopygos is a lesser-known genus within the Amphinomidae family, characterized by its unique morphological features that distinguish it from closely related genera. These worms exhibit adaptations to a benthic lifestyle, including flattened bodies that facilitate burrowing into soft substrates. They are found in a variety of marine habitats, from shallow waters to deeper offshore environments.

Species
Smooth Pencil Worm
Smooth Pencil Worm [Pseudonotopygos smoothii]
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Spiketail Pencil Worm
Spiketail Pencil Worm [Pseudonotopygos spiketailii]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Segmented Worms
Annelida
Class Polychaetes
Polychaeta
Order Eunicida
Eunicida
Family Fireworms
Amphinomidae
Statistics
  • Species 2