Salmacina [Salmacina]
Description
Salmacina is a genus within the Serpulidae family, known for their clump-forming habit and distinctive, often iridescent setae. These worms build calcareous tubes and are commonly found in sedimentary environments, where they contribute to the benthic community's structure and function.
Species

Calcareous Tube Worm [Salmacina incrustans]
View DetailsTaxonomy
Phylum |
Segmented Worms
Annelida
|
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Class |
Polychaetes
Polychaeta
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Order |
Sabellida
Sabellida
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Family |
Serpulids
Serpulidae
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Statistics
- Species 1