Heterocirrus [Heterocirrus]

Heterocirrus
Description

Heterocirrus is a genus of cirratulid worms that inhabit marine sediments. They are characterized by a segmented body with a distinct head region, and they possess both long and short setae. These worms are important benthic organisms, contributing to the health of marine sedimentary environments by processing organic material.

Species
Horned Sea Worm
Horned Sea Worm [Heterocirrus grubei]
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Black Sea Worm
Black Sea Worm [Heterocirrus octocirratus]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Segmented Worms
Annelida
Class Polychaetes
Polychaeta
Order Canalipalpata
Canalipalpata
Family Cirratulids
Cirratulidae
Statistics
  • Species 2