Sternaspids [Sternaspidae]

Description

Sternaspidae are characterized by their unique body shape with a ventrally flattened abdomen and a hard, shield-like structure covering the anterior part of their body. These polychaetes inhabit soft marine sediments, where they burrow and feed on detritus, contributing to the nutrient cycling within the benthic ecosystem.

Genera

Sternaspis [Sternaspis]

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Caulleryaspis [Caulleryaspis]

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Petersenaspis [Petersenaspis]

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Taxonomy