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 [Pseudonotopygos smoothii]
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Spiketail Pencil Worm [Pseudonotopygos spiketailii]
View DetailsTaxonomy
Phylum |
Segmented Worms
Annelida
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Class |
Polychaetes
Polychaeta
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Order |
Eunicida
Eunicida
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Family |
Fireworms
Amphinomidae
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Statistics
- Species 2