''Chaetacanthus'' is a genus of
polychaetes belonging to the family
Polynoidae
Polynoidae is a family of marine Polychaete worms known as "scale worms" due to the scale-like elytra on the dorsal surface. Almost 900 species are currently recognised belonging to 9 subfamilies and 167 genera. They are active hunters, but gene ...
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The species of this genus are found in America.
Species:
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Chaetacanthus barbatus''
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Chaetacanthus brasiliensis''
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Chaetacanthus harrisae''
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Chaetacanthus magnificus''
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Chaetacanthus ornatus''
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Chaetacanthus pilosus''
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Chaetacanthus pomareae''
References
{{Taxonbar, from=Q3916931
Phyllodocida
Annelid genera