Hyalinoecia [Hyalinoecia]

Description

Hyalinoecia is a genus belonging to the Onuphidae family, notable for its species that inhabit glassy tubes. These worms are adept at burrowing into soft marine substrates, creating tunnels as they move. Their transparent tubes are often adorned with fragments of sediment and detritus, camouflaging them within their surroundings. They play a crucial role in the benthic food web, serving as prey for various marine predators.

Species

Ice-cream Cone Worm [Hyalinoecia artifex]

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Tube-dwelling Worm [Hyalinoecia tubicola]

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Long Tube Worm [Hyalinoecia longibranchiata]

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Taxonomy