Monticellina [Monticellina]

Description

Monticellina is a genus of polychaete worms that live in marine sediments, often at considerable depths. They have elongated bodies with relatively few setae compared to other genera in the family. These worms are adapted to life in low-oxygen environments, playing a crucial role in deep-sea benthic ecosystems.

Species

Monticellina coral [Monticellina cyathiformis]

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Monticellina sea sponge [Monticellina spongiophila]

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Monticellina fan coral [Monticellina flabellata]

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Taxonomy