Pygospio [Pygospio]

Description

Pygospio is a genus of small, tube-building polychaete worms within the Spionidae family, known for their adaptive feeding strategies and ability to inhabit a wide range of marine environments. These worms have slender bodies and are often found in dense aggregations, where they filter feed on plankton and detritus, playing a significant role in the marine food web.

Species

Elegant Worm [Pygospio elegans]

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Thick Tube Worm [Pygospio anoculata]

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American Tube Worm [Pygospio setosa]

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Taxonomy