Terebelliformia
Appearance
Terebellomorpha | |
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Lanice conchilega (Amphitritinae), taken out of its burrow. | |
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Suborder: | Terebellomorpha
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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.