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Segmented Worms of Zihuatanejo

PHYLUM ANNELIDA

  • Animals (Kingdom Animalia)

  • Segmented Worms (Phylum Annelida)

Syllidae
Syllidae (Family)

Syllidae are segmented marine annelids belonging to the class Polychaeta, Their bodies are clearly segmented, often streamlined, and many have a distinct head with sensory structures such as antennae, palps, and eyes that help them locate food and navigate their environment. These worms are especially abundant in intertidal and shallow subtidal zones, where they play key roles as predators and scavengers.

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