Key Identification Features
- The tubes sit close together and have a distinct honeycomb-like appearance.
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🦋 Identification Guide
How to Identify Sabellariidae
Sabellariidae is a animal family in the Animalia kingdom, order Sabellida, class Polychaeta. The family contains 5 accepted species worldwide.
Representative Sabellariidae Species
Sabellaria alveolata (Linnaeus, 1767)
Sabellaria alveolata (Linnaeus, 1767)
Sabellaria alveolata is a reef-building honeycomb-tube annelid worm found in the…
Phragmatopoma californica (Fewkes, 1889)
Phragmatopoma californica (Fewkes, 1889)
Phragmatopoma californica, the sandcastle worm, is a reef-forming colonial marin…
Gunnarea gaimardi (Quatrefages, 1848)
Gunnarea gaimardi (Quatrefages, 1848)
Gunnarea is a monotypic polychaete worm genus in Sabellariidae, containing the s…
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you identify Sabellariidae?
Sabellariidae animals belong to the Sabellida order in the Animalia kingdom. The tubes sit close together and have a distinct honeycomb-like appearance. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
What are the key characteristics of Sabellariidae?
Sabellariidae is classified in the order Sabellida, class Polychaeta, phylum Annelida. The family contains 5 accepted species worldwide.
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