Polynoidae
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A family of scaled Polychaete worms known as the "scale worms". Short and flat, specimens reach as much as 20cm in length and 10cm width. An almost-constant number of small segments is the norm. They are covered by scales, technichally termed elytra. They are active hunters, but generally dwell in protected environments such as under stones.
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- http://seagrant.gso.uri.edu/research/georges_bank/Species_List/Polynoidae.htm
- http://www.nhm.ac.uk/research-curation/projects/taxinfo/browse/family/polynoidae.htm
- Animal Diversity Web
[edit] References
Brusca, R.C.; Brusca, G.J. (1990). Invertebrates.
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