Flabelligerida
polychaete order
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The Flabelligerida are a group of sedentary marine worms belonging to the class Polychaeta, which are segmented worms within the phylum Annelida. These worms are characterized by setae on their anterior segments that are directed forward, forming a "cephalic cage" around their head. The prostomium and peristome are retractable, and they possess two palpi and retractable gills. Flabelligerida typically range in size from 1 to 10 cm. Examples of genera within this order include Flabelligera and Stylariodes.12
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