Hesionidae
Hesionidae is a family of marine polychaete worms. These segmented worms are typically found in shallow to deep marine waters, inhabiting a variety of substrates including sand, mud, and rocky areas. They are commonly known as scaly or ring worms due to the appearance of their parapodia, which are paired, fleshy appendages on each segment.
Members of Hesionidae are often small to medium in size, with a flattened or cylindrical body. Many
The family Hesionidae includes a diverse range of species, with many still undergoing taxonomic description. Their