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Catworm

Nephtyidae
Nephtys hombergii.jpg
Nephtys hombergii
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Annelida
Class: Polychaeta
Order: Phyllodocida
Family: Nephtyidae
Genera

Aglaophamus
Dentinephtys
Inermonephtys
Micronephthys
Nephtys
Pellucidaria


Aglaophamus
Dentinephtys
Inermonephtys
Micronephthys
Nephtys
Pellucidaria

Nephtyidae is a taxonomic family of worms. They are commonly referred to as catworms.

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.
Nephtyids are active predators, with a strong muscular proboscis, armed with two well developed jaws.

They can dig relatively fast through sandy sediments. They can also swim with sinuous movements.


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