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
Calcareous Tube Worm [Salmacina incrustans]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Segmented Worms
Annelida
Class Polychaetes
Polychaeta
Order Sabellida
Sabellida
Family Serpulids
Serpulidae
Statistics
  • Species 1