Nephtyidae | |
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Nephtys hombergii | |
Scientific classification
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Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Annelida |
Clade: | Pleistoannelida |
Subclass: | Errantia |
Order: | Phyllodocida |
Family: | Nephtyidae |
Genera | |
Nephtyidae is a family of polychaete worms. [1] They are commonly referred to as catworms. [2]
Nephtyidae are pale, clearly segmented polychaetes with a small pentagonal
prostomium with two pairs of small antennae. Their segments are little differentiated and have a rectangular cross-section.
[3]
Nephtyids are active predators, with a strong muscular
proboscis, armed with two well developed jaws.
[4]
They can dig relatively fast through sandy sediments. They can also swim with sinuous movements. [5]
Nephtyidae | |
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Nephtys hombergii | |
Scientific classification
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Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Annelida |
Clade: | Pleistoannelida |
Subclass: | Errantia |
Order: | Phyllodocida |
Family: | Nephtyidae |
Genera | |
Nephtyidae is a family of polychaete worms. [1] They are commonly referred to as catworms. [2]
Nephtyidae are pale, clearly segmented polychaetes with a small pentagonal
prostomium with two pairs of small antennae. Their segments are little differentiated and have a rectangular cross-section.
[3]
Nephtyids are active predators, with a strong muscular
proboscis, armed with two well developed jaws.
[4]
They can dig relatively fast through sandy sediments. They can also swim with sinuous movements. [5]