Spionids [Spionidae]
Description
Spionidae are a family of marine polychaete worms known for their burrowing lifestyle and the construction of complex burrow systems in sediment. These worms have a pair of long palps used for feeding and respiration. They play a crucial role in sediment reworking and are an important food source for many marine species.
Genera
Aonides [Aonides]
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Boccardia [Boccardia]
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Boccardiella [Boccardiella]
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Dipolydora [Dipolydora]
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Laonice [Laonice]
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Malacoceros [Malacoceros]
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Polydora [Polydora]
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Prionospio [Prionospio]
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Pseudopolydora [Pseudopolydora]
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Pygospio [Pygospio]
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Scolelepis [Scolelepis]
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Spio [Spio]
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Streblospio [Streblospio]
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 13