Rhabdopleura compacta
Species of hemichordates in the pterobranchian class From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Rhabdopleura compacta is a sessile hemichordate. It is a suspension feeder that secretes tubes on the ocean floor.[1][2]
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| Rhabdopleura compacta colony with creeping and erect tubes | |
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| Species: | R. compacta |
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| Rhabdopleura compacta Hincks, 1880 | |
Unlike all other Rhabdopleura species, the zooids have black elongated arms with no tentacles.[3]
Distribution
Rhabdopleura compacta occurs in Atlantic waters. It has been found in the English Channel and the Gulf of Mexico.[3]
Reproduction and life cycle
The reproduction and life cycle of Rhabdopleura compacta has been studied by Stebbing (1970) and Dilly (1973).[4][5]
Gonads are shown in the image below.
References
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