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Invertebrate Guide - Polychaete Worms |
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Polychaete Worms (Class Polychaeta)
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Although there are a number of worms found in coral reef environments, the species most
often encountered by divers belong to the class polychaeta. There are about 5,300 species
of polychaete worms, which belong to the phylum Annelida. Most of these reside in marine habitats.
The vast majority of these worms are secretive, hiding in reef crevices, under rubble, or in sand
or mud. The species most often encountered by divers are the Christmas tree worms, the fan
worms and the fire worms.
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