Scolelepis [Scolelepis]

Description

Scolelepis is a genus of polychaete worms that inhabit sandy shores and estuarine environments. They are characterized by their long, slender bodies and the ability to burrow into the substrate, where they feed on microorganisms and organic particles. Scolelepis species are important for their role in sediment stabilization and as a food source for various shorebirds and marine species.

Species

Mediterranean spionid worm [Scolelepis mediterranea]

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North Sea spionid worm [Scolelepis fuliginosa]