Rhynchospio [Rhynchospio]

Description

Rhynchospio species are small, burrowing worms within the Spionidae family, recognized by their elongated bodies and the presence of a proboscis-like structure used for feeding. They inhabit sandy and muddy substrates in marine environments, where they play a role in the decomposition of organic matter and the cycling of nutrients within the benthic ecosystem.

Species
One-toothed ragworm
One-toothed ragworm [Rhynchospio glutaea]
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Glutae ragworm
Glutae ragworm [Rhynchospio arenincola]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Segmented Worms
Annelida
Class Polychaetes
Polychaeta
Order Spionida
Spionida
Family Spionids
Spionidae
Statistics
  • Species 2