Saccoglossus

Saccoglossus
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Hemichordata
Class: Enteropneusta
Order: Enteropneusta
Family: Harrimaniidae
Genus: Saccoglossus
Schimkewitsch, 1892
Species

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Saccoglossus is a genus of acorn worm. It is the largest genus in the Enteropneusta class, with 20 species.[1]

This genus is characterized especially by the concentric rings of muscle fibers in the proboscis. Many Saccoglossus can be found in coastal mud and sand habitat, often near bays. They dig tubes in the substrate, ejecting conical piles of castings in a spiral fashion.[2]

Acorn worms of this genus are known for the production and accumulation of various halogenated phenols and pyrroles.[3]

Species

The follow species are recognized in this genus:[1]

References

  1. ^ a b "Saccoglossus Schimkewitsch, 1892". Global Biodiversity Information Facility. Retrieved 26 August 2024.
  2. ^ Cameron, C. B.; Deland, C.; Bullock, T. H. (2010). "A revision of the genus Saccoglossus (Hemichordata: Enteropneusta: Harrimaniidae) with taxonomic descriptions of five new species from the Eastern Pacific". Zootaxa. 2483: 1–22. doi:10.11646/zootaxa.2483.1.1.
  3. ^ King, G. (1986). "Inhibition of microbial activity in marine sediments by a bromophenol from a hemichordate". Nature. 323 (6085): 257–259. Bibcode:1986Natur.323..257K. doi:10.1038/323257a0.


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