Serpulidae
polychaete family
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The Serpulidae are a large family of marine polychaete worms. These worms are also referred to as serpulids. While sometimes confused with feather-duster worms (family Sabellidae), serpulids construct their tubes from calcareous materials, unlike sabellids who use mud or sand. The term "serpuline" describes something related to the Serpulidae or formed by their tubes. These worms are found in marine habitats worldwide.12345
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