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Priapulans: Priapulida - Physical Characteristics, Behavior And Reproduction, No Common Name (priapulus Caudatus): Species Account - GEOGRAPHIC RANGE, HABITAT, DIET, PRIAPULANS AND PEOPLE, CONSERVATION STATUS

NO COMMON NAME (Priapulus caudatus): SPECIES ACCOUNT

GEOGRAPHIC RANGE

Priapulans live all over the world.

HABITAT

Priapulans live in sand and mud in all oceans at all depths. Larger priapulans live in colder waters. Small priapulans are most common in shallow tropical waters.

DIET

Priapulans eat sea worms.

PRIAPULANS AND PEOPLE

Because they are considered living fossils, priapulans are important for research.

Did You Know?

The skeleton of priapulans is nothing but fluid.

CONSERVATION STATUS

Priapulans are not considered threatened or endangered.

Priapulans: Priapulida - Physical Characteristics

Priapulans: Priapulida - Behavior And Reproduction

Priapulans: Priapulida - No Common Name (priapulus Caudatus): Species Account

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