An Introduction to <i>Diopatra</i>, the Amazing Ecosystem Engineering Polychaete

The annelid genus <i>Diopatra</i> occurs in all major oceans but is best represented in the shallow depths of warmer waters, where it lives in elaborately decorated tubes. This paper provides an introduction to the animals, discussing their history and diversity. We describe and illustra...

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Main Authors: Andrés Arias, Sarah A. Woodin, Hannelore Paxton
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-07-01
Series:Biology
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2079-7737/12/7/1027