Microphthalmus sp.

Synonyms:
No synonyms.

Distinguishing characteristics

Species description
Body slender and fragile. Prostomium semicircular with 2 eyes, placed near the posterior edge of the prostomium. Prostomium with 3 antennae and 2 simple palps. Median antenna as long as lateral ones, inserted at the posterior edge of the prostomium. 6 pairs of simple tentacular cirri on 3 segments. Chaetae compound, finely serrated and bidentate and simple. Pygidial plate present.

Size

Color

Habitat
Found at low water in sand and under stones.

Mobility

Feeding
Surface deposit feeder.

Life cycle

Distribution