Definition of Polychaetes. Meaning of Polychaetes. Synonyms of Polychaetes

- Earth's oceans. Only 168 species (less than 2% of all polychaetes) are known from fresh waters. Polychaetes are segmented worms, generally less than 10 cm (4 in)...
- following sub-groups: Polychaetes (about 12,000 species). As their name suggests, they have multiple chetae ("hairs") per segment. Polychaetes have parapodia...
- Biomineralising polychaetes are polychaetes that produce minerals to harden or stiffen their own tissues (biomineralize). The most important biomineralizing...
- Neanthes is a genus of polychaetes belonging to the family Nereididae. The genus has almost cosmopolitan distribution. Species in this genus include:...
- Lan****a is a genus of annelids belonging to the family Terebellidae. The genus has almost cosmopolitan distribution. Species: Lan****a benthaliana McIntosh...
- 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...
- Frederick (2001). Polychaetes. Oxford: Oxford University Press. ISBN 0198506082. Hutchings, P. A.; Fauchald, K. (2000). Polychaetes and Allies: the Southern...
- Euphrosine is a genus of polychaetes belonging to the family Euphrosinidae. The genus lives in marine benthic environments and has cosmopolitan distribution...
- Chone is a genus of polychaetes belonging to the family Sabellidae. The genus has cosmopolitan distribution. Species: Chone aurantiaca (Johnson, 1901)...
- Vanadis is a genus of polychaetes belonging to the family Phyllodocidae. The genus has cosmopolitan distribution. It is notable for representing a fourth...