Terebellomorpha

Terebellomorpha
Lanice conchilega (Amphitritinae), taken out of its burrow.
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Annelida
Class: Polychaeta
Subclass: Canalipalpata
Order: Terebellida
Suborder: Terebellomorpha
Families

Alvinellidae Ampharetidae Pectinariidae Terebellidae Trichobranchidae

Terebellomorpha is a suborder within the polychaete order Terebellida. Terebellomorphs are characterised by the presence of notopodia with buccal tentacles, simple bristles and neuropodia with uncini.


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