Phyllamphicteis [Phyllamphicteis]

Phyllamphicteis
Description

The genus Phyllamphicteis belongs to the Ampharetidae family and includes polychaete worms characterized by their leaf-like gills, which are used for respiration. These worms construct tubes in the benthic zone of marine environments, where they play a role in nutrient cycling and sediment structure.

Species
White-gilled mud worm
White-gilled mud worm [Phyllamphicteis alba]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Segmented Worms
Annelida
Class Polychaetes
Polychaeta
Order Sabellida
Sabellida
Family Ampharetids
Ampharetidae
Statistics
  • Species 1