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  2. Polychaete - Wikipedia

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    Polychaeta (/ ˌ p ɒ l ɪ ˈ k iː t ə /) is a paraphyletic [1] class of generally marine annelid worms, commonly called bristle worms or polychaetes (/ ˈ p ɒ l ɪ ˌ k iː t s /). Each body segment has a pair of fleshy protrusions called parapodia that bear many bristles, called chaetae, which are made of chitin. More than 10,000 species ...

  3. Osedax - Wikipedia

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    Osedax is a genus of deep-sea siboglinid polychaetes, commonly called boneworms, zombie worms, or bone-eating worms. Osedax is Latin for "bone-eater". The name alludes to how the worms bore into the bones of whale carcasses to reach enclosed lipids, on which they rely for sustenance. They utilize specialized root tissues for bone-boring.

  4. Errantia - Wikipedia

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    Errantia is a diverse group of marine polychaete worms in the phylum Annelida. Traditionally a subclass of the paraphyletic class Polychaeta, [4] it is currently regarded as a monophyletic group within the larger Pleistoannelida, composed of Errantia and Sedentaria. [2] These worms are found worldwide in marine environments and brackish water.

  5. Aphrodita aculeata - Wikipedia

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    The sea mouse is an active predator [2] feeding primarily on small crabs, hermit crabs and other polychaete worms including Pectinaria and Lumbriconereis. [2] It has been observed consuming other polychaete worms over three times its own body length. [2] Feeding activity takes place at night, with the animal partially buried in sand. [2]

  6. Spionidae - Wikipedia

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    Spionidae is a family of marine worms within the Polychaeta.Spionids are selective deposit feeders that use their two grooved palps to locate prey. However, some spionids are capable of interface feeding, i.e. switching between deposit and suspension feeding.

  7. Glyceridae - Wikipedia

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    Glyceridae is a family of polychaete worms. [1] They are commonly referred to as beak-thrower worms or bloodworms. They are bright red, segmented, aquatic worms. The proboscis worm Glycera is sometimes called bloodworm. [relevant?] The Glyceridae are epi- and infaunal polychaetes that prey upon small invertebrates. They are errant burrowers ...

  8. Oweniidae - Wikipedia

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    There are a large number of hooked chaetae or bristles on a small pad on the ventral side of each segment. These chaetae have two parallel teeth resembling claws which is a feature that distinguishes members of this family from other polychaetes. The posterior tip bears different appendages in different genera.

  9. Syllidae - Wikipedia

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    Syllidae, commonly known as the necklace worms, [2] is a family of small to medium-sized polychaete worms. Syllids are distinguished from other polychaetes by the presence of a muscular region of the anterior digestive tract known as the proventricle. [3] [4] Syllid worms range in size from 2–3 mm (0.08–0.12 in) to 14 centimetres (5.5 in).