Sabellida [Sabellida]

Description

Sabellida is an order closely related to Canalipalpata, consisting of tube-dwelling polychaetes with feathery tentacles used for filter feeding. Representatives include the sabellid and serpulid worms, which construct calcareous or organic tubes on marine substrates. These worms play a significant role in benthic ecosystems by filtering out particles from the water.

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