Eunicida [Eunicida]
Description
Eunicida is an order of polychaetes that includes many burrowing and tube-dwelling species, such as the notorious bobbit worm. These worms are characterized by their strong jaws made of chitin, used for capturing prey and defending themselves. Eunicids are found in a variety of habitats, from sandy bottoms to coral reefs.
Families
Bobbit worms [Eunicidae]
View DetailsLumbrinerids [Lumbrineridae]
View DetailsFireworms [Amphinomidae]
View DetailsHatchet Worms [Onuphidae]
View DetailsScoletids [Oenonidae]
View DetailsTaxonomy
Phylum |
Segmented Worms
Annelida
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Class |
Polychaetes
Polychaeta
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Statistics
- Families 5