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Glyceridae

 

Glyceridae


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Pointy snout used for burrowing in sediment
No septa in anterior part of bodies
Rely on peristalsis to move
Explosivley evert pharynx into sediment, anchor position with prostomium and pull body forward.
Eversible pharynx also used in prey capture: 4 poisonous fangs


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