Cirratulids [Cirratulidae]
Description
The Cirratulidae family consists of marine polychaete worms that are primarily detritivores, playing a significant role in the decomposition process on the seafloor. These worms have a distinctive appearance with numerous tentacles around their mouth, used for feeding on organic particles in the sediments.
Genera
Aphelochaeta [Aphelochaeta]
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Caulibugula [Caulibugula]
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Chaetozone [Chaetozone]
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Cirratulus [Cirratulus]
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Cirriformia [Cirriformia]
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Dodecaceria [Dodecaceria]
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Heterocirrus [Heterocirrus]
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Monticellina [Monticellina]
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Procaulon [Procaulon]
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Tharyx [Tharyx]
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Timarete [Timarete]
View DetailsTaxonomy
| Phylum |
Segmented Worms
Annelida
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|---|---|
| Class |
Polychaetes
Polychaeta
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| Order |
Canalipalpata
Canalipalpata
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Statistics
- Genera 11