Lumbrinerids [Lumbrineridae]
Description
Lumbrineridae are known for their relatively large, muscular bodies compared to other polychaetes, allowing them to be efficient burrowers in marine sediments. These worms are important in the benthic ecosystem, contributing to the aeration and mixing of the seabed through their burrowing actions.
Genera
Abyssoninoe [Abyssoninoe]
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Augeneria [Augeneria]
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Gallardoneris [Gallardoneris]
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Lumbricalus [Lumbricalus]
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Lumbrinerides [Lumbrinerides]
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Lumbrineris [Lumbrineris]
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Ninoe [Ninoe]
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Ophryotrocha [Ophryotrocha]
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Scolelepis [Scolelepis]
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| Phylum |
Segmented Worms
Annelida
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|---|---|
| Class |
Polychaetes
Polychaeta
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| Order |
Canalipalpata
Canalipalpata
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Statistics
- Genera 9