Aonides [Aonides]

Aonides
Description

Aonides is a genus of small, tube-dwelling polychaete worms within the family Spionidae. Members of this genus are characterized by their slender bodies and long tentacles, which they use for feeding. They are often found in sediments ranging from mud to sandy substrates in marine environments, where they construct tubes and feed on detritus and microorganisms.

Species
Red Worm
Red Worm [Aonides trifida]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Segmented Worms
Annelida
Class Polychaetes
Polychaeta
Order Canalipalpata
Canalipalpata
Family Spionids
Spionidae
Statistics
  • Species 1