About Lindaspio polybranchiata

Lindaspio polybranchiata is a species of polychaete worm in the family Spionidae. It is known for its unique multiple branchial filaments, which aid in respiration and feeding. This species is typically found in deep-sea environments, often inhabiting soft sediments where it constructs burrows. Like other spionids, it uses its specialized palps to collect organic particles from the surrounding water and sediment, serving as a deposit feeder. Its adaptations to low-oxygen environments and its role in benthic ecosystems make it an important species for studying deep-sea biodiversity and ecological processes.


Basic Information
SpeciesPhylumCommon NameEcosystemDepthHabitatNCBI Taxonomy ID
Lindaspio polybranchiataAnnelida-Cold seep1,700Lingshui Cold Seep3032291

Genome Assembly Information
Genome AssemblyGenome SizeAssembly levelReleased yearWGS accessionSubmitterBioProjectBUSCO completenessGene Number
-1.66GbContig2025--PRJNA118820790.10%27,746

References
TitleJournalPubmed ID
Degenerated vision, altered lipid metabolism, and expanded chemoreceptor repertoires enable Lindaspio polybranchiata to thrive in deep-sea cold seepsBMC Biology39806408
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