Trichobranchus [Trichobranchus]

Description

Trichobranchus is the namesake genus of the Trichobranchidae family, distinguished by its members' specialized feeding and dwelling behaviors. These marine polychaetes build tubes in soft sediments where they live and feed. They possess numerous, finely branched gills for respiration and filter feeding, capturing microscopic food particles from the water. Their adaptation to various marine environments is a testament to their evolutionary success.

Species

Arctic Parchment Tube Worm [Trichobranchus glacialis]

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Mediterranean Parchment Tube Worm [Trichobranchus sarsi]