of generally marine annelid worms, commonly called bristle worms or polychaetes (/ˈpɒlɪˌkiːts/). Each body segment has a pair of fleshy protrusions called...

Vanadis is a genus of polychaetes belonging to the family Phyllodocidae. The genus has cosmopolitan distribution. It is notable for representing a fourth...

for locomotion. Most textbooks still use the traditional division into polychaetes (almost all marine), oligochaetes (which include earthworms) and leech-like...

centimeters (9.81 ft) in length, making it the longest known member of the polychaete class. Despite these great lengths, the worms are slim, with the body...

Sabella is a genus of marine polychaete worm. Members of this genus are filter feeders and there are about ninety species. They live in tubes made of mud...

Neanthes is a genus of polychaetes belonging to the family Nereididae. The genus has almost cosmopolitan distribution. Species in this genus include:...

Lanassa is a genus of annelids belonging to the family Terebellidae. The genus has almost cosmopolitan distribution. Species: Lanassa benthaliana McIntosh...

Sternaspis is a genus of annelids belonging to the family Sternaspidae. The genus has cosmopolitan distribution. Species: Sternaspis affinis Stimpson,...

Fabricia is a genus of polychaetes belonging to the family Fabriciidae. The genus has almost cosmopolitan distribution. Species: Fabricia acuseta Banse...

Nicon is a genus of polychaetes belonging to the family Nereididae. The species of this genus are found in Southern Hemisphere. Species: Nicon abyssalis...