Autolytus [Autolytus]

Description

Autolytus represents a genus within the Syllidae family characterized by their complex life cycle, which involves schizogamy, a process where the individual splits into a non-reproductive and a reproductive form, the latter known as a stolon. These worms are mostly recognized by their elongated bodies, distinct segmentation, and the presence of two antennae and a pair of palps.

Species

Green-banded broodsac [Autolytus prolifer]

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Paddleworm [Autolytus edwardsii]

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Split-crown feather duster [Autolytus magnus]

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Taxonomy