Bathyalciopa [Bathyalciopa]

Description

Bathyalciopa represents a genus of polychaete worms under the Alciopidae family, distinguished by their adaptation to deep-sea environments. Members of this genus are adapted to life in the bathypelagic zone, showing features such as reduced pigmentation and elongated bodies. They are known for their unique reproductive strategies and are significant for studies on deep-sea biodiversity and ecology.

Species

Deep sea amphipod [Bathyalciopa brevipes]

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Deepwater scavenger [Bathyalciopa tenax]

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Arctic amphipod [Bathyalciopa arctica]

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Taxonomy