Pseudovermilia [Pseudovermilia]

Description

Pseudovermilia includes tubeworms that are similar in appearance and behavior to those of the genus Vermilia but are distinguished by subtle morphological differences. These worms construct calcareous tubes on rocky substrates and coral reefs, filter feeding with their distinctively colored tentacle crowns.

Species
West African tube worm
West African tube worm [Pseudovermilia furcata]
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Australian tube worm
Australian tube worm [Pseudovermilia occulta]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Segmented Worms
Annelida
Class Polychaetes
Polychaeta
Order Terebellida
Terebellida
Family Feather Duster Worms
Serpulidae
Statistics
  • Species 2