Amblyosyllis [Amblyosyllis]

Amblyosyllis
Description

Amblyosyllis is a genus of marine polychaete worms known for their bright colors and often found in coral reefs. They display a variety of forms, some with distinctive fan-shaped antennae, and are known for their reproductive strategy, which includes epitoky, where individuals transform into a sexually mature form.

Species
Harlequin Worm
Harlequin Worm [Amblyosyllis hectori]
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Rainbow Paddleworm
Rainbow Paddleworm [Amblyosyllis lineata]
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Striped Paddleworm
Striped Paddleworm [Amblyosyllis plectorhyncha]
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Spotted Paddleworm
Spotted Paddleworm [Amblyosyllis rhombeata]
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Checkerboard Paddleworm
Checkerboard Paddleworm [Amblyosyllis speciosa]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Segmented Worms
Annelida
Class Polychaetes
Polychaeta
Order Aciculata
Aciculata
Family Syllids
Syllidae
Statistics
  • Species 5