Terebellid polychaete living in a burrow with
palps extended for gathering food. Food particles are collected in
the grooved palps which have cilia as well as mucus. The palps are
drawn back to the mouth region where they are 'wiped clean' by the
upper lip and ventral buccal organ.


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