Micronephthys [Micronephthys]

Micronephthys
Description

Micronephthys is a genus within the Nephtyidae family, comprising small to medium-sized polychaete worms. These organisms are characterized by their slender bodies and reduced size compared to other genera in the family. They are commonly found in sandy and muddy substrates, where they play a role in the detritus-based food web. The morphology of Micronephthys, including their specialized feeding appendages, allows them to efficiently process sediment for organic particles.

Species
Micronephthys sphaerocirrata
Micronephthys sphaerocirrata [Micronephthys sphaerocirrata]
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Micronephthys maryae
Micronephthys maryae [Micronephthys maryae]
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Micronephthys minuta
Micronephthys minuta [Micronephthys minuta]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Segmented Worms
Annelida
Class Polychaetes
Polychaeta
Order Phyllodocida
Phyllodocida
Family Nephtyids
Nephtyidae
Statistics
  • Species 3