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