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