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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 ...
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.
The genus Glycera is a group of polychaetes (bristle worms) commonly known as bloodworms.They are typically found on the bottom of shallow marine waters, and some species (e.g. common bloodworms) can grow up to 35 cm (14 in) in length.
Marine worms are known to inhabit many different environments, having been found in both fresh and saltwater habitats globally. [citation needed] Some marine worms are tube worms, of which the giant tube worm lives in waters near underwater volcanoes and can withstand temperatures up to 90 °C (194 °F). They share this space with fellow ...
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 ...
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.
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]
Polydora is a genus of annelid worms. [2] It contains marine polychaete species that live in mud, holes bored in rocks, and holes bored in the shells of shellfish. [3] [4] Characteristic double "sunglasses" holes left by Polydora ciliata burrowing in rock.